Rotarians laud Beboy's accomplishments - City Government of Ormoc
Rotarians laud Beboy's accomplishments - City Government of Ormoc Rotarians laud Beboy's accomplishments - City Government of Ormoc
Ang Ormocanon www.ormoc.gov.ph Vol. 2 no. 31 The Official Publication of Ormoc City Government April 16-22, 2012 Rotarians laud Beboy’s accomplishments By: Robert C. Dejon Rotarians from all over Visayas and Mindanao applauded Mayor Eric C. Codilla when he said that the New Ormoc City Hall was built and completed by his administration without any loan. In his message during the Rotary’s District Assembly 2012 held at the Sabin Resort hotel last April 20, Mayor Codilla mentioned some of his administration’s accomplishments as he welcomed the delegates. Mayor Codilla proudly introduced the Rotarians to the city’s six 3-in-1 District Buildings that caters to three agencies: the PNP and the CSWD in the second floor and the City Health Department in the first floor. Mayor Codilla -Rotarians laud...Page 3 Mayor Beboy hands over the key to the City of Ormoc to Incumbent District Governor Leoncio Villa -Abrille while Peter M. Rodriguez District Governor Elect looks on. Ormoc PCGA conducts “Operation Tuli” By: Robert C. Dejon The 207 Squadron Unit of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary of this city conducted “Operation Tuli” at the barangay hall of Brgy. Naungan last Saturday, April 21. Jimmy Elizegue, 207th Squadron Commander, said that this summer activity is a project of the squadron and supported by the Rite of Passage. Phil. Coast Guard personnel, volunteer doctors and nurses from private and public hospitals participated in "Operation Tuli" last April 21. combined force of the Coast Guard Eastern Visayas District. Elizegue, a retired member of the US Navy disclosed that this is the first time the PCGA has conducted this kind of activity and wants to make it a yearly summer project. He added that they will try to accommodate as many as their available medicines can cover. Elizegue disclosed that they were targeting only 75 children for circumcision but the number of registrants reached 105. Of the total, however, only 82 were circumcised as some backed out of the procedure due to fear. Elizegue continued that “Operation Tuli” is the biggest activity that the 207th PCGA is conducting this summer though he said that they will conduct a number of activities like mangrove planting among others. Cmdr. Elizegue expressed thanks to Mayor Eric C. Codilla -Ormoc PCGA...Page 3
- Page 2 and 3: opinion Pangagpas ni Iyo Hantoy S.
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Vol. 2 no. 31 The Official Publication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Government</strong> April 16-22, 2012<br />
<strong>Rotarians</strong> <strong>laud</strong> Beboy’s<br />
<strong>accomplishments</strong><br />
By: Robert C. Dejon<br />
<strong>Rotarians</strong> from all over<br />
Visayas and Mindanao app<strong>laud</strong>ed<br />
Mayor Eric C. Codilla when he<br />
said that the New <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
was built and completed by his<br />
administration without any loan.<br />
In his message during the<br />
Rotary’s District Assembly<br />
2012 held at the Sabin Resort<br />
hotel last April 20, Mayor<br />
Codilla mentioned some <strong>of</strong> his<br />
administration’s <strong>accomplishments</strong><br />
as he welcomed the delegates.<br />
Mayor Codilla proudly introduced<br />
the <strong>Rotarians</strong> to the city’s six<br />
3-in-1 District Buildings that<br />
caters to three agencies: the PNP<br />
and the CSWD in the second floor<br />
and the <strong>City</strong> Health Department<br />
in the first floor. Mayor Codilla<br />
-<strong>Rotarians</strong> <strong>laud</strong>...Page 3<br />
Mayor Beboy hands over the key to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong> to Incumbent District Governor Leoncio Villa -Abrille while Peter M.<br />
Rodriguez District Governor Elect looks on.<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> PCGA conducts “Operation Tuli”<br />
By: Robert C. Dejon<br />
The 207 Squadron Unit <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary<br />
<strong>of</strong> this city conducted “Operation<br />
Tuli” at the barangay hall <strong>of</strong> Brgy.<br />
Naungan last Saturday, April 21.<br />
Jimmy Elizegue, 207th<br />
Squadron Commander, said that<br />
this summer activity is a project <strong>of</strong><br />
the squadron and supported by the<br />
Rite <strong>of</strong> Passage. Phil. Coast Guard personnel, volunteer doctors and nurses from<br />
private and public hospitals participated in "Operation Tuli" last April 21.<br />
combined force <strong>of</strong> the Coast Guard<br />
Eastern Visayas District. Elizegue,<br />
a retired member <strong>of</strong> the US Navy<br />
disclosed that this is the first time<br />
the PCGA has conducted this kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> activity and wants to make it a<br />
yearly summer project. He added<br />
that they will try to accommodate as<br />
many as their available medicines<br />
can cover.<br />
Elizegue disclosed that they<br />
were targeting only 75 children<br />
for circumcision but the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> registrants reached 105. Of<br />
the total, however, only 82 were<br />
circumcised as some backed out <strong>of</strong><br />
the procedure due to fear. Elizegue<br />
continued that “Operation Tuli” is<br />
the biggest activity that the 207th<br />
PCGA is conducting this summer<br />
though he said that they will<br />
conduct a number <strong>of</strong> activities like<br />
mangrove planting among others.<br />
Cmdr. Elizegue expressed<br />
thanks to Mayor Eric C. Codilla<br />
-<strong>Ormoc</strong> PCGA...Page 3
opinion<br />
Pangagpas<br />
ni Iyo Hantoy<br />
S. M. Pepito<br />
Ang atong kalihokan sa paugnat sa kusog<br />
(athletic meets) nagsugod sa barangay ngadto<br />
sa matag munisipyo ug siyudad, ug mao kining<br />
gitawag ug Division Meet.<br />
Sa Division Meet ang mga atleta sa mga<br />
nakalainglaing eskwelahan sa siyudad ug mga<br />
barangay, mopakita sa ilang mga abilidad sa nag<br />
ka-lainlaing klase sa paugnat sa kusog, sama<br />
sa dagan, basketball, volleyball, table tennis,<br />
marathon, sipa takraw, baseball ug uban pa.<br />
Human sa division meet, pillion ang mga atleta<br />
nga adunay potensyal aron bansay-bansayon<br />
para sa EVRAA ug human sa EVRAA, ang<br />
Palarong Pambansa.<br />
Pagkadugay nang gihimo ug gipasiugdahan<br />
kining maong bangga sa paugnat sa kusog sa<br />
tibuok nasud, ma-ihap lang sa tudlo ang mga<br />
atleta nga nakahimo ug ngalan sa pag-ugnat sa<br />
kusog nga ilang gi-apilan. Sa tibuok Rehiyon<br />
VII, sama sa Tacloban, ang managsoong<br />
Capacio sa natad sa basketball, gani nahimong<br />
PBA players. Sa Southern Leyte ilang garbo si<br />
Ramon Fernandez nga popular kaayo sa Manila<br />
ug nahimong nasyonal player nga mirepresentar<br />
sa atong nasud sa daghang bangga sa dulang<br />
“Division Meet - EVRAA<br />
Palarong Pambansa”<br />
basketball sa dugay-dugay nga panahon. Kita<br />
dinhi sa <strong>Ormoc</strong> wala magpa-iwit, produkto sa<br />
Division Meet, EVRAA ug Palarong Pambansa<br />
usa ka Ormokanon nakahimo ug iyang ngalan<br />
sa natad sa basketball, si Rey Evangelista nga<br />
nahimong PBA player. Usa si Rey sa sinaligang<br />
player sa Purefoods sa taas-taas nga panahon<br />
hangtud sa iyang pagretiro dili palang dugay.<br />
Laing kontribusyon sa <strong>Ormoc</strong> sa natad sa<br />
paugnat sa kusog, laing producto sa EVRAA, mao<br />
ang atong kampiyon karon sa tibuok kalibutan sa<br />
natad sa boxing, si Johnriel Casimero.<br />
Mga yanong lungsuranon nangutana Unsa<br />
bay kaayohan o kaha matabang ning mga athletic<br />
meets Nakatabang ba kini pag-umol sa batasan<br />
sa atong mga batan-on aron mahimong buotang<br />
lungsuranon<br />
Sa laing bahin, pila bay gastoon pagpadagan<br />
ug Division Meet, EVRAA ug Palarong<br />
Pambansa<br />
Makatarunganon ba kaha ang atong gastoon<br />
sa kaayohan nga atong mapahimuslan o<br />
madawat<br />
Ato ning gihisgutan sa pamasin nga ang<br />
nakita nga depekto ug dili maayong mga paagi<br />
nga nahitabo atol sa Division meet, EVRAA,<br />
ug Palarong Pambansa makorihian aron ang<br />
maayong tumong ug tinguha ngano nga gihimo<br />
nato kining maong bangga atong makab-ut.<br />
Ang mga depekto ug dili mga maayong<br />
paagi mao kining mosunod;<br />
(1.) Mga magduduwa nga mga<br />
over-age nahibaw-an nga ang mihimo pagusab<br />
sa ilang mga birth certificates mao ra ang<br />
ilang mga coaches ug mga magtutudlo.<br />
(2.) Mga uniforme labi na ang<br />
sapatos sa mga atleta baratohon kaayo ug dili<br />
makasugakod sa giapilan na dula.<br />
(3.) Sa delegasyon, mas daghan<br />
ang mga opisyal kay sa mgamagdudula o atleta.<br />
(4.) Ang pagkaon sa mga<br />
magduduwa miserably kaayo, apan ang sa<br />
mgaopisyal lami kuno kaayo.<br />
(5.) Kadaghanan sa mga atleta way<br />
klarong pag bansay-bansay.<br />
Kining atong gihisgotan maoy pipila ka<br />
sakit sa sistema sa atong bangga sa paugnat sa<br />
kusog sa nasud-Balik-balik na kining gireport,<br />
apan wala kitay nakitang balidong solusyon o<br />
tambal.<br />
Aduna pa kahay kaayohan ang maong<br />
sakit<br />
Unsa may kasulti sa mga coaches o<br />
sa mga nagdumala mismo niining maong<br />
paugnat sa kusog<br />
Ikaw isip buotang lungsuranon, unsa bay<br />
imong huna-huna o opinyon<br />
Hantud sa sunod semana..Salamat.<br />
CSWDO & SK hold 1 st YES Camp<br />
By: Joey Vincent Motel<br />
Eight hundred sixty four youths made<br />
history as they joined in the week-long 1st SK<br />
and PYAP Summer YES Camp at the Linao<br />
Elementary School grounds last April 16-20.<br />
With the theme “HANDA KA NA BA’<br />
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(Climate Change Adaptation: The Next<br />
Level)”, the gathering organized by the <strong>City</strong><br />
Social Welfare and Development Office and the<br />
Sangguniang Kabataan Federation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> was pursuant to DILG Memorandum<br />
Circular 2012-24 dated February 6, 2012 which<br />
encourages barangay chairmen to send their<br />
SKs to participate in the 10th YES Camp in<br />
Baguio <strong>City</strong> on May 1-5.<br />
With the reality that traveling to Baguio<br />
is a lot more costly, the CSWDO and the SK<br />
Federation agreed to hold the 1st YES Camp<br />
locally. A registration fee <strong>of</strong> only P1,500.00<br />
was collected per participant, covering the<br />
meals and snacks for five days, training kit,<br />
t-shirt and other incidental expenses. This was<br />
much cheaper compared to the national level’s<br />
P5,900.00 pesos.<br />
The Youth for Environment Summer (YES)<br />
Camp is aimed at educating the youth about<br />
Republic Act 9512 (Environmental Awareness<br />
and Education Act <strong>of</strong> 2008) and Republic<br />
Act 9729 (Climate Change <strong>of</strong> 2009). The<br />
participants were divided into five districts,<br />
corresponding to their district enrollment in<br />
the CSWDO.<br />
Among the activities during the week-long<br />
affair was a sportsfest participated in by the five<br />
districts, with teams composed <strong>of</strong> mixed SKs<br />
and PYAPs. A search for Mr. Ambassador and<br />
Miss Ambassadress was held at the Superdome<br />
on the 20th. The activity culminated on<br />
the morning <strong>of</strong> April 21 with the Survivor<br />
Philippines-patterned games.<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> PCGA from p.1<br />
for the support that he provided especially in<br />
lending four <strong>City</strong> Health doctors and nurses.<br />
Coast Guard Eastern Visayas District<br />
Commander Capt. Pablo Gonzalez <strong>laud</strong>ed the<br />
207th project, saying he was very happy that<br />
the PCGA is very active. “Nakikita ko yong<br />
suporta nila sa community, yong concern yong<br />
volunteerism. Which is the most important na<br />
hinihingi naming sa kanila” .<br />
The circumcisions started at past 9 in the<br />
morning and ended after 2 in the afternoon.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> Health Department physicians who<br />
took part in the activity were led by Dr. Marilyn<br />
Pascual, Dr. Edmund Kierulf, Dr. Jerry Chiong<br />
and Dr. Amela Cam. Dr. Roland Cam and his<br />
wife Dr. Rosemarie Cam were among the private<br />
practitioners who <strong>of</strong>fered their expertise for free.<br />
They were also assisted by private and volunteer<br />
nurses from the <strong>City</strong> Heath Department.
Andok’s to replace Chito’s Chow<br />
By: Joey Vincent C. Motel<br />
The famed Andok’s roasted<br />
chicken is coming to the <strong>City</strong> by<br />
the Bay. This developed after the<br />
12 th Sangguniang Panlungsod<br />
approved a resolution authorizing<br />
<strong>City</strong> Mayor Eric Codilla to sign the<br />
contract <strong>of</strong> lease between the Local<br />
<strong>Government</strong> Unit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong> and<br />
Leyte Dokiks Corporation.<br />
Resolution proponent<br />
Demosthenes F. Tugonon said<br />
that the contract stipulates that the<br />
area for lease is the space formerly<br />
occupied by Chito’s Chow. It<br />
can be recalled that during the<br />
opening <strong>of</strong> bids last February<br />
16, only the bid <strong>of</strong> Leyte Dokiks<br />
was considered responsive. The<br />
contract will cover ten years,<br />
commencing on the execution <strong>of</strong><br />
the contract and can be renewed<br />
upon agreement <strong>of</strong> the both parties<br />
concerned.<br />
Chito’s Chow vacated the<br />
area when their plan to construct<br />
a 2-storey building was shelved.<br />
This after they learned <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ordinance dating back to the term<br />
<strong>of</strong> former Mayor Iñaki Larrazabal<br />
prohibiting the construction <strong>of</strong><br />
any two-storey building along<br />
the coastal area <strong>of</strong> the city plaza.<br />
The renowned Chito’s Chow was<br />
a favorite destination for family<br />
gatherings and those looking for<br />
mouth-watering cuisine.<br />
Andok’s entry into <strong>Ormoc</strong> is<br />
another indication <strong>of</strong> the economic<br />
upsurge in the city.<br />
<strong>Rotarians</strong> <strong>laud</strong> from p.1<br />
explained that among the reasons<br />
for the creation <strong>of</strong> this <strong>of</strong>fice is<br />
for the immediate containment<br />
<strong>of</strong> possible spread <strong>of</strong> diseases in<br />
every area and for easy reporting<br />
and medical attention <strong>of</strong> battered<br />
wives. This was also bringing<br />
government closer to the people.<br />
Mayor Codilla also mentioned<br />
his other major projects like<br />
the construction <strong>of</strong> 184 school<br />
classrooms and the fencing <strong>of</strong> 70<br />
different schools all over the city.<br />
Mayor Codilla also spoke <strong>of</strong> the<br />
efforts at business streamlining<br />
which has made obtaining a<br />
business permit very easy. Mayor<br />
Codilla said that not only has the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> business establishments<br />
doubled, the city also received<br />
P45 million from the DILG for<br />
this endeavor.<br />
Mayor Codilla expressed<br />
thanks to the Rotary Club<br />
International for choosing the city<br />
for this very important gathering.<br />
The event, he said, was made more<br />
significant since it brings together<br />
a community <strong>of</strong> civic, business and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional leaders who all work<br />
for the common goal <strong>of</strong> achieving<br />
peace and goodwill through<br />
humanitarian service.<br />
District Governor Peter<br />
“Perok” Rodriguez spoke about<br />
achieving peace in an out-<strong>of</strong>-thebox<br />
method but in a rotary way.<br />
Rodriguez jokingly suggested<br />
for terrorists to join a group <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Rotarians</strong> wearing Boy Scout<br />
uniforms at a campfire in the<br />
middle <strong>of</strong> the woods. This<br />
would surely lead, he said, to the<br />
terrorists to bond with <strong>Rotarians</strong><br />
and make them forget their angst.<br />
Rodriguez cited other examples<br />
<strong>of</strong> his “creativity”, like having<br />
<strong>Rotarians</strong> join beauty contests or<br />
calling in the Justice League to<br />
ensure peace, and quipped that<br />
<strong>Rotarians</strong> present might think that<br />
their District Governor had lost it<br />
Peter M. Rodriguez District Governor<br />
Elect<br />
all. He explained that the point he<br />
wanted to make was that they do<br />
not have to perform outrageous<br />
acts to achieve peace. Peace,<br />
he said, could be achieved by<br />
anybody for the simple reason that<br />
Mayor Beboy Codilla shows the plaque <strong>of</strong> appreciation presented to him by the<br />
Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong>.<br />
peace comes from doing ordinary<br />
things extra-ordinarily.<br />
Rodriguez reminded his<br />
fellow <strong>Rotarians</strong> that they live to<br />
serve, adding that this has been<br />
their purpose in the more than<br />
100 years the club has existed.<br />
Past Pres. Atty Josephine Romero<br />
delivered the welcome address<br />
by reading a poem. A mass oathtaking<br />
by the new set <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
was also held.<br />
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LGU visits most awarded Farmer’s sanctuary<br />
By: Josephine N. Serseña<br />
The Local <strong>Government</strong> Unit<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong> through its Barangay<br />
Visitation Program went to Brgy.<br />
Valencia last Friday, April 20.<br />
Their Barangay Council is headed<br />
by Honorable Alfredo Roble who<br />
was awarded the 2011 Gawad<br />
Saka National Award. Barangay<br />
Valencia is not only known as<br />
the sanctuary <strong>of</strong> farmers but also<br />
<strong>of</strong> good leaders having no less<br />
than three-termer <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Mayor and former 4th District<br />
Representative Eufrocino Codilla,<br />
Sr. who hailed from the place.<br />
His presence during the barangay<br />
visitation manifested his support to<br />
the local <strong>of</strong>ficials led by his son Mayor<br />
Eric Codilla and at the same time a<br />
chance to hear the <strong>accomplishments</strong><br />
and needs <strong>of</strong> its constituents.<br />
Also present were <strong>City</strong> Councilors<br />
Lea Villar who is the Kagawad in<br />
Charge <strong>of</strong> the Barangay, Felomino<br />
Maglasang, Demosthenes Tugonon,<br />
Ruben Capahi, Jose Alfaro, and Vice<br />
Mayor Nepomuceno Aparis I. The<br />
Mayor’s wife, Jingjing, was also<br />
present and brought with her goodies<br />
given to the old and young alike in<br />
the form <strong>of</strong> a contest. After an eyecheck<br />
up by Drs. Cecil Mondragon<br />
and Margie Saceda, free reading<br />
eyeglasses were given to those with<br />
defective eyesight. Councilor Villar<br />
raffled <strong>of</strong>f a piglet to one lucky<br />
constituent as a “pahalipay” for being<br />
present in the Barangay Visit.<br />
As he welcomed the Barangay<br />
Visitation Team, Brgy. Captain<br />
Alfredo Roble told his council to<br />
take the opportunity <strong>of</strong> not only<br />
availing the different services but<br />
also in taking an active participation<br />
in airing their needs and concerns. He<br />
even cited a comparison between the<br />
previous and the present leaders <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>City</strong> <strong>Government</strong> saying unlike<br />
the previous leaders were seldom<br />
seen in their <strong>of</strong>fices and barangays<br />
when people go to seek their help,<br />
the present leaders are always<br />
visible whenever the people seek<br />
help from them. “Kitang mga taga<br />
Barangay Valencia ania kita karon<br />
aron ang atong mga yangu-ngo atong<br />
ikapadayag tungod kay sukwahi kini<br />
sa mga nang-aging administrasyun<br />
sa syudad nga magtagu-tagu kun<br />
pangitaon. Pero karon kita nay duolon<br />
ug ang magsulbad sa problema<br />
muduol na kanato”.<br />
On her part the lone Lady <strong>City</strong><br />
Councilor Lea Villar encouraged<br />
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the constituents to participate by<br />
saying, “Nia na gyud ta ug pwede<br />
gyud mo makapanghangyo”.<br />
The residents <strong>of</strong> the barangay<br />
have a lot to thank for under the<br />
administration <strong>of</strong> Mayor Beboy<br />
Codilla and the members <strong>of</strong> the 12th<br />
Sanggunian Panglunsod after being<br />
the recipient <strong>of</strong> numerous programs<br />
and projects. But nonetheless<br />
Barangay Captain Roble together with<br />
his council are one in saying ”Mentras<br />
nga naa pamo sa poder magpadayun<br />
kamo sa pagbubo ug programa ug<br />
projekto sa Valencia”. The big project<br />
that they are requesting at present is<br />
the completion <strong>of</strong> their Barangay/<br />
Multi Purpose Hall which they hope<br />
will be finished before the year ends.<br />
At the same time, Vice Mayor<br />
Aparis highlighted the role <strong>of</strong><br />
the Executive and Legislative<br />
bodies and the importance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
harmonious relationship cum<br />
partnership between the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
the Mayor and the <strong>City</strong> Council.<br />
“Ang mga programa ug proyekto<br />
sa Mayor gisuportaan sa Konseho<br />
kay nakita namo nga para kini sa<br />
kaayuhan sa katawhan labi na kung<br />
ang ug pondo and kinahanglanon.<br />
Mayor Beboy Codilla explained<br />
that the postponement <strong>of</strong> the first<br />
schedule was due to the Philippine<br />
Councilors League Convention that<br />
the 12th Sangguniang Panlungsod<br />
members have to participate in. He<br />
also admitted that this barangay is<br />
“buhong sa serbisyo” because he even<br />
placed most <strong>of</strong> his private business<br />
here instead <strong>of</strong> having it at the other<br />
barangays. It is also important that they<br />
can see for themselves the situation <strong>of</strong><br />
the constituency which is a very far cry<br />
when viewed from his <strong>of</strong>fice where<br />
only the barangay <strong>of</strong>ficials usually visit.<br />
“Mas maayo gyud ning nia ta dinhi<br />
kay makapabuhagay mo’g insakto<br />
ug unsa pay mga problema ug<br />
kuwang ninyo dinhi sa barangay”.<br />
Didto sa atong opisina sa syudad<br />
gawas nga mamelete pa mo, ang<br />
inyong mga kapitan ug konsehal ra<br />
sab ang maudto didto ug mga 10-<br />
15 minutos rapud mi magkaistorya<br />
didto. Mas maayo ning dinhi<br />
karon kay masolo mi ninyo hasta<br />
pa ang mga meimbro sa Konseho<br />
sa syudad ug direktamenteng<br />
maaksyunan dayun kay nia man sad<br />
uban ang atong mga department<br />
heads sa nagkalain-laing opisina sa<br />
gobyerno.” Mayor Beboy said.
Good Samaritans <strong>of</strong> Inopacan, nurture epilectic stowaway<br />
By: Elvira Roman- Roa<br />
Without a bit <strong>of</strong> apprehension two women<br />
espouse the strange 29-year old stowaway and<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered him care, food and shelter after two<br />
days <strong>of</strong> being bothered by his presence at their<br />
neighborhood in Conalum village, Inopacan,<br />
Leyte in April 10. Even if the guy showed signs <strong>of</strong><br />
mental disorder and unable to talk, by no means<br />
the 69-year old widow Dulcesima Marquez-Diaz<br />
and Ma. Fe Escurson, 50, a single parent never<br />
hesitated in <strong>of</strong>fering their helping hand. Worried<br />
that worst might happen to Rodel Dionaldo,<br />
29, the sympathetic mothers adopted him and<br />
brought him to the doctor for medication.<br />
Diaz said upon finding him, checked<br />
Rodel’s mouth, hands, fingernails, feet and<br />
toenails that convinced her he had not been<br />
involved in any vices. These made her<br />
eliminate any doubts on Rodel’s identity<br />
although he was unknown to them.<br />
Escurson housed Dionaldo in her house<br />
while Diaz provided food while the rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
community assisted them in taking care <strong>of</strong> their<br />
adoptive resident. Diaz also assigned her two<br />
house helpers to keep close attention to Dionaldo<br />
who was too weak and powerless to move his<br />
body, and by then unable to speak. She had even<br />
started constructing a small hut for him. Rodel’s<br />
condition showed signs <strong>of</strong> physical abuses as he<br />
had contusions and bruises. And he has to be fed<br />
by two persons just to survive.<br />
Barangay chairman Celso Malunguis<br />
reported to the police regarding Rodel’s<br />
presence in the village. The information<br />
was then relayed to all police stations under<br />
Leyte Provincial Police Office that led <strong>Ormoc</strong><br />
CSWDO and Verano’s rescue.<br />
Diaz said she takes care <strong>of</strong> her 35-year old<br />
special son. She has eight children and some <strong>of</strong><br />
them are working overseas and she is a pensioner.<br />
While Escurson takes care <strong>of</strong> her child who has<br />
bipolar disorder. She has two children and is a<br />
single parent. She said despite her being jobless,<br />
her legworks in church answers to her financial<br />
needs that just come along without her knowing<br />
where they actually come from.<br />
Diaz and Escurson said their empathy<br />
drove them to take the risks <strong>of</strong> rescuing<br />
Rodel from possible abuses. The rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
neighborhood <strong>of</strong>fered help although some had<br />
doubts on Rodel’s identity.<br />
It took a week before they learned that the<br />
guy had epilepsy, and that he was a stowaway<br />
from Milagro village <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong>. In April 17,<br />
Rodel’s mother Virginia Verano accompanied by<br />
the Daylin Sarcol and Arlene Sode <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Social Welfare and Development Office<br />
and the media rescued Rodel after the Kananga<br />
police informed his whereabout.<br />
The residents said that morning <strong>of</strong> April 17,<br />
there were three suspicious-looking men in the<br />
vicinity looking for Rodel.<br />
Due to fear he might be found and exploited<br />
they kept him in a safer area in Escurson’s house.<br />
Asked why such special care and attention<br />
Good Samaritan: Virginia Verano,(left) expresses her pr<strong>of</strong>use thanks to Ma. Fe Escurson for taking in herson<br />
Rodel. Lower photo: The kind hearted residents <strong>of</strong> Brgy Conalum who took care <strong>of</strong> Rodel, Mrs. DulcesimaMarquez-<br />
Diaz (3rd from left) and the women she hired Rosela Gidorio (far left) and Marlisa Galotiman (far right)with the<br />
mother <strong>of</strong> Rodel, Mrs. Virginia Verano, Ms. Daylinda Sarcol, Ms. Arlene Sode <strong>of</strong> CSWDO and this writer.<br />
is given to Rodel, Escurson said “it’s because <strong>of</strong><br />
Christ, love”. She is Baptist by religion.<br />
Teary-eyed Diaz who belongs to Jehovah’s<br />
Witness Church expressed “ang akong kaluoy<br />
sa bata ang nagpalabi. Nakita nako nga dili siya<br />
dautan nga klaseng pagkatawo, mao nga mibati<br />
ko kaniya. Naa man pod ko anak nga special, 35<br />
years old na”.<br />
While Diaz’s house helpers Rosela Gidorio,<br />
34 and Marlisa Galotiman <strong>of</strong> same age took turns<br />
in taking care <strong>of</strong> Rodel. Gidorio stated “ambot<br />
ngano nga wala man mi hugawi niya. Lisud<br />
paka-unon kay kinahanglan gyod hungitan, pero,<br />
nalipay naman lang pod mi basta masudlan iyang<br />
tiyan”. They did it for seven days.<br />
Verano, on the other hand turned speechless.<br />
She had mixed feelings - hapiness for finding<br />
Rodel but distress upon seeing him in an almost<br />
dying. He is her son from first marriage.<br />
The three mothers met for the first time<br />
and the common love for Rodel binded them<br />
that seemed they have known each other<br />
for long. Verano was consoled by Diaz and<br />
Escurson who found solace and strength<br />
in them. All the two could do was to pat<br />
Verano’s back to show their compassion. The<br />
three embraced before Rodel was lifted out<br />
<strong>of</strong> Escurson’s bed to the waiting <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
government ambulance which transported him<br />
to the hospital. Although very weak, Rodel<br />
slowly waved his right hand as he went out <strong>of</strong><br />
the house. The village folks were heard “balik<br />
unya nganhi inig maayo na ka”. And even<br />
inside the ambulance, they reached for his legs<br />
to comfort him saying “mamaayo ra ka”.<br />
Rodel was rushed to <strong>Ormoc</strong> District<br />
Hospital that night and after two days he was<br />
brought to Eastern Visayas Regional Medical<br />
Center (EVRMC) in Tacloban <strong>City</strong> for a CT<br />
Scan but he died there. The cause <strong>of</strong> his death<br />
remains unknown.<br />
In a phone conversation with Escurson, she<br />
said the entire community mourns for his death.<br />
She also expressed total failure. The Conalum<br />
village residents are now doing efforts to trace<br />
who may have done violence to Rodel. She<br />
added his shouts are missed though the words<br />
were beyond understandable.<br />
As the Christian community rejoiced for<br />
His resurrection dawn <strong>of</strong> April 8, Rodel was<br />
observed unloaded from a pick up van in<br />
barangay Conalum. He calmly stayed at the<br />
village waiting shed along the national highway<br />
that caught the attention <strong>of</strong> the residents. It was<br />
Diaz who initiated to save him.<br />
Rodel suffered epilepsy for twelve years<br />
already but beyond that he is said to remain<br />
normal. He is said to leave the house once<br />
when epilepsy attacks but would go home after<br />
few hours, said Verano.<br />
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We are still at war --Beboy<br />
By: Robert C. Dejon<br />
<strong>City</strong> Mayor Eric C. Codilla<br />
and two World War II veterans led<br />
the celebration <strong>of</strong> the 77th Araw<br />
ng Kagitingan last April 9. The<br />
ceremonies were attended by surviving<br />
veterans and siblings <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ormoc</strong>anon<br />
who fought during the war.<br />
In her welcome address, former<br />
Senior Citizens’ Office head Fe Into<br />
said the activity was to honor and<br />
express gratitude to those who fought<br />
and died during World War II.<br />
Mayor Codilla in his message<br />
said that Filipinos have a tendency<br />
to easily forget the past. He cited<br />
EDSA as an example, when support<br />
from the people has dwindled over<br />
the years. Here in the city, the annual<br />
procession to honor the victims <strong>of</strong> the<br />
1991 flashflood has seen lesser and<br />
lesser participants. In fact, it now<br />
seems as if the only participants are<br />
the LGU employees. Said the Mayor,<br />
“…mao ni giingon nga malimtanon<br />
kayo ang mga Filipino.”<br />
But the mayor urged that this<br />
should not be the case for our<br />
war veterans. Mayor Codilla<br />
emphasized that the veterans were<br />
our protectors during the war and<br />
they risked no less than their lives<br />
for us. Today’s Filipinos, he said,<br />
are bound to return the favor and<br />
honor them for their heroics.<br />
Mayor Codilla also stressed<br />
that what must to be given due<br />
recognition today is not just the<br />
result <strong>of</strong> the war but its aftermath.<br />
He pointed out that the ward<br />
against poverty is still raging<br />
and should be fought not just by<br />
the veterans but by all Filipinos,<br />
young or old.<br />
Veteran Pedro Aldiano <strong>of</strong><br />
Isabel, Leyte talked about his<br />
experience as a soldier during<br />
WW II. He remembered how he<br />
and other veterans survived the<br />
<strong>City</strong> General Services Office<br />
Weekly Report as <strong>of</strong> April 1 - April 15, 2012<br />
so-called Death March. A retired<br />
army <strong>of</strong>ficer in turn explained<br />
the significance <strong>of</strong> Gen. Douglas<br />
MacArthur’s choice <strong>of</strong> Leyte<br />
as the starting point for his<br />
fulfillment <strong>of</strong> his promise to return<br />
to the country.<br />
DATE<br />
NAME OF BENEFICIARY/<br />
RECIPIENT<br />
ADDRESS<br />
KIND OF BENEFIT RECEIVED/SERVICE RENDERED<br />
April 1, 2012 Tirso Cayanong Brgy. Naungan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transport Assistance for Burial<br />
Michael Solon Brgy. Tambulilid, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transport Assistance<br />
Brgy. Kagawad Rene Brgy. Cabingtan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transport Assistance<br />
April 2, 2012 Sam <strong>City</strong> Planning Office Brgy. Mabini, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transport Assistance<br />
Brgy. Chairman Wilfredo Rios Brgy. Lao, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transport Assistance for Burial<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> Rescue Team Tacloban, Leyte Transport Assistance<br />
Eric Bulawit <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Stage Plumbing Works<br />
Danilo Magallanes Old <strong>City</strong> Hall, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Trimming <strong>of</strong> coconut trees<br />
Agnes Capahi Siguenza New <strong>City</strong> Hall Bldg., Carpentry Works<br />
Sergio Tolibao, Sr. Brgy. Naungan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> C<strong>of</strong>fin Assistance<br />
Brgy. Jica Lao, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
C<strong>of</strong>fin Assistance<br />
Brgy. Libertad Brgy. Libertad, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Install additional 10 streetlighting fixtures<br />
Brgy. San Pablo Brgy. San Pablo, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Check-up / repair sodium streetlights<br />
Brgy. Isidro Brgy. Isidro, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Check-up / repair sodium streetlights (maintenance)<br />
Raul Almacin Tourism Office Servicing and check-up <strong>of</strong> airconditioning unit<br />
Sammy Sabedalas Bus Terminal Check-up / repair lightings with boomtruck<br />
Sunny Alicaba Clean and Green Office Servicing and check-up <strong>of</strong> airconditioning unit<br />
Dorina Tan Brgy. Juaton, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Check-up / repair sodium streetlights<br />
April 3, 2012 Delia Argallon Brgy. Danhug, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transport Assistance for Burial<br />
Brgy. Kagawad Raymundo Brgy. Labrador, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transport Assistance for Burial<br />
Tessie L. Brgy. Lake Danao, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transport Assistance for Burial<br />
Dra. Tugonon Brgy. Cogon, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Chainsaw Operator/Trimming <strong>of</strong> trees<br />
Raquel Arpon CSWDO Old Bldg. Request Carpenter for estimate works<br />
Lendy Marquez (Burial <strong>of</strong> Bernalda Lauron) Brgy. Liloan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> C<strong>of</strong>fin Assistance<br />
Brgy. Cogon Brgy. Cogon, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Check-up / repair <strong>of</strong> control panel forsodium streetlights<br />
Brgy. Doña Feliza Mejia Mormon Church Area Replace defective photo control switch<br />
Brgy. Linao Brgy. Linao, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Replace defective photo control switch<br />
Brgy. Chairman Ricric Estrera Purok 2,3,4,5 Brgy. Cagbuhangin Estimate materials for streetlights<br />
Nene de la Corta Brgy. Can-adieng, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Check-up / repair sodium streetlights<br />
April 4, 2012 Brgy. Kagawad Marquez Brgy. Liloan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transport Assistance for Burial<br />
CSWDO Personnel <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Proper Transport Assistance<br />
Pedro C. Brgy. San Isidro Transport Assistance for Burial<br />
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Republic <strong>of</strong> the Philippines<br />
<strong>City</strong> Social Welfare & Development Office<br />
<strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
DATE<br />
NAME OF BENEFICIARY/<br />
KIND OF BENEFIT RECEIVED/<br />
ADDRESS<br />
RECIPIENT<br />
SERVICE RENDERED<br />
April 12, 2012 Julito B. Pame Brgy. Lake Danao, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicines<br />
Jovelina B. Cayetano Brgy. Quezon Jr., <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicines<br />
Jeiel L. Banzon Brgy. Juaton, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicines<br />
Mary Ann D. Intino Brgy. Can-adieng, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hemodialysis<br />
Ruisa H. Mordeno Brgy. Tambulilid, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicines<br />
Angelina Q. Mojado Brgy. Dayhagan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicines<br />
Lolita Nodalo Brgy. Naungan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
Rolando Bismar Brgy. Cogon, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance/Medicine<br />
Virginia Parrilla Brgy. Quezon Jr., <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
April 13, 2012 Arsula P. Salarda Brgy. Cabintan, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Operation<br />
Carmen Salazar Brgy. Tambulilid, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
Mario Arias Brgy. Nueva Sociedad, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
Maria Pasaol Brgy. Nueva Sociedad, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
Romeo Egano Brgy. Milagro, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
Jennelyn Gonzaga Brgy. Milagro, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Food Assistance<br />
Josefina Sanchez Brgy. Bagong Buhay, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transportation<br />
Joseph Anota Brgy. Danhug, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Medicines<br />
Patricia Payod Brgy. Curva, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong> Transportation<br />
ORWASA Weekly Accomplishment Report<br />
DATE<br />
NAME OF BENEFICIARY/<br />
KIND OF BENEFIT RECEIVED/<br />
ADDRESS<br />
RECIPIENT<br />
SERVICE RENDERED<br />
March 27 Slaughter House Brgy. Macabug Repair water pipeline leaking<br />
March 27 Bico, Roberto Brgy. Ipil Repair mainline leaking<br />
March 27 Juba Store (Infornt <strong>of</strong>) Brgy. Ipil proper Highway Check up leaking pipeline<br />
March 27 (Infornt ) Eagles Star Station Brgy. San Pablo highway Repair mainline leaking<br />
March 27 Brgy. Mabini Elem. School Brgy. Mabini Repair pipeline leaking main line<br />
March 27 (Infront ) Iglesia Ni Cristo chapel Brgy. San Vicente proper Stub -out leaking connection<br />
March 27 Monsanto, Epi Res. Brgy. Libertad Repair water mainline leaking<br />
March 27 (Infront Sabin Water whrs.) Brgy. Cogon highway Check -up mainline leaking<br />
March 27 Arbis Res. Rizal Extension Check -up no water supply<br />
March 27 (infront ) Gaisano Riverside Mall Brgy. Alegria Check up no water supply<br />
March 27 3 n 1 Building Health Center Brgy. Ipil proper Check up water pipeline leaking<br />
March 27 D.I.L.G. Office J. Na varro St. Check up no water supply<br />
March 28 Trellis /Ian Velasquez <strong>Ormoc</strong> Superdome Bldg. Check up low pressure water<br />
March 28 Tita tata snack house <strong>Ormoc</strong> Superdome Bldg. Check up no water supply<br />
March 28 G.S. I. S. Office <strong>Ormoc</strong> Superdome Bldg. Check up no water supply<br />
March 28 Cabulihan Elementary School Brgy. Cabulihan Repair mainline leaking<br />
March 28 Bus Terminal/Jeepney Terminal <strong>City</strong> Proper Check -up no water supply<br />
March 28 (Infornt <strong>of</strong> ) NGA Whrse. F. Ablen St. Repair mainline leaking<br />
March 28 Cheery Caparoso Brgy. Liloan, Landing Repair water pipeline leaking<br />
March 28 Payod, Mono Brgy. Lao proper Check-up leaking<br />
March 28 Catayoc Res. Brgy. Jica Lao Repair mainline leaking<br />
March 28 La Pradera, Camella Homes Brgy. Tambulilid Repair mainline leaking<br />
March 28 Cocomart Commodities Brgy. Cogon Highway Check up no water supply<br />
March 29 Fernando Magno Brgy. Jica proper Repair pipeline leaking<br />
March 29 Omega res. Brgy. Salvacion Check - up leaking<br />
March 29 (infornt) Degoma res. Brgy. Bantigue highway Repair mainline leaking<br />
March 29 3n1 Bldg. Linao /Health Center Brgy. Linao Check up no water supply<br />
March 29 (Infornt) <strong>Ormoc</strong> Se San School Mabini St. Check -up leaking<br />
March 29 Engr. Virgie Matuguina Res. Brgy. Cogon Highway Check up leaking<br />
March 29 Margen Brgy. Hall Brgy. Margen Repair mainline leaking<br />
March 29 <strong>Ormoc</strong> Superdome Office Superdome Building Check up low pressure<br />
March 29 (beside) Cogon Rotonda Brgy. Cogon Check up leaking<br />
March 30 Rodrigo Mangcal Brgy. Linao, Philrads Repair pipeline leaking<br />
March 30 Edgardo Amodea Brgy. Curva Stu-out connection leaking<br />
March 30 (Infornt) Engr. Sally Dejeño Res. Brgy. Luna highway Repair leaking mainline<br />
March 30 Gabriel Sabiate Res. DS Tambuli Check -up leaking<br />
March 30 Tomas Karwash/Tamsx Villar Brgy. Alegria highway Check up no water supply<br />
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Road Concreting<br />
Brgy. San Antonio, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
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Road Concreting<br />
Brgy. Catmon, <strong>Ormoc</strong> <strong>City</strong>