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VOLUME II • NO. 52AUGUST 22, 2013THURSDAYwww.headlinegl.comThe Most Widely Distributed Local Newspaper in Central Luzon270 families evacuatedin Angeles Citynews pagE 2DTI-3 implements pricefreeze in Pampanganews pagE 3REINFORCEMENT.San Fernando Tail Dike(San Pedro Cutud area)is being reinforced by theCity Engineer’s Office aspart of the continuing effortof the city governmentto maintain structuralintegrity of the dike.--CSF-CIO PhotoSCTEXbridgein PoraccollapsesBy Marna Dagumboy-del RosarioCLARK FREEPORT --A portionof the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway(SCTEx) has been closedto traffic on Tuesday shortly afterthe approach of the toll road’s PasigPotrero Bridge at the Floridablanca-Poracsection collapsed dueto massive rains spawned by thesouthwest monsoon (Habagat).In a statement, Bases Conversionand Development Authority(BCDA) said that a section of SC-TEX from Clark South going toPorac has been closed to ensure thesafety of motorists.It added that rainfall for thepast few days has resulted in strongcurrents in Pasig Potrero River,causing the saturation and erosionof the SCTEX bridge embankment.6 dead, 1 missingin Maring’s path• More than 670,000 people affected in Central LuzonBy Marna Dagumboy-Del RosarioCITY OF SAN FERNANDO--Six people were killed while one was reportedmissing in Central Luzon due to continuous heavy rains dumped by the southwestmonsoon enhanced by tropical storm “Maring” since Sunday. maring’s path...pagE 7EdPam orders demolition of Abacan River shantiesBy Charlene CayabyabANGELES CITY – Citing thesafety of residents of communitiesalong the Abacan River,tire stretch of the river bank.“Our concern here is thesafety of our people living dangerouslyalong the river bank,”said Pamintuan in his directive.blame will be tossed to the citygovernment in the event thatsomething worse will happento these informal settler families.”Demolition team, led by theCity Engineer’s Office, backedby barangay officials and policemen,started tearing downresidential units along AbacanMayor Edgardo PamintuanAround 50 houses, mostly River.ordered yesterday urgent demolitionof shanties and otherHe said the city governmenthas to enforce the law.informal settlers, are subjectfor demolition in BarangaysAs of yesterday, a total of 15houses have already been flat-BRIDGE COLLAPSES... pagE 7 structures situated on the en-“We do not want that the Ninoy Aquino and Malabanias.demolition... pagE 7FLOODED... pagE 7Pineda, Guiaoact to protectClark workersBy Joey PaviaCRIME-BUSTERS. Gov. Lilia Pineda and her chief-of-staff, Fritzie David-Dizon, pose with 12 Pampanga cops led by Supt. Narvin Mangune whotrained to neutralize lawless elements riding-in-tandem on board motorcycles. --Photo by Ric GonzalesCITY OF SAN FERNANDO–Gov. Lilia Pineda and First DistrictRep. Joseller “Yeng” Guiao havevowed to join efforts and resourcesto protect thousands of ClarkFreeport workers from lawless elementsthat included robbers whoearlier victimized residents of MabalacatCity.Pineda and Guiao met here onTuesday and they spoke about theclark workers... pagE 7

2HeadlineGitnang LuzonNEWSAUGUST 22, 2013REMEMBERING NINOY. The City Government of San Fernandocommemorates the 30th death anniversary of Benigno Aquino, Jr.on August 21 through a simple wreath-laying ceremony at the HeroesPark. Present during the ceremony are Mayor Edwin D. Santiago, ViceMayor Jaime Lazatin and the volunteer city employees who are on callfor emergency operations in the City. --CSF-CIO Photo270 families evacuated in Angeles CityBy Charlene A. CayabyabDSWD distributesrelief goods in3 CL provincesBy Joelyn G. BaluyutANGELES CITY --Typhoon “Maring” haswashed out houses inthis city leaving at least276 families in evacuationcenters.Based on the latestreport of the AngelesCity Disaster Risk Reductionand ManagementOffice (ACDRR-MO), the typhoon haswashed out a total of 78houses.These houses werein villages of Anunas,Amsic, Malabanias,Ninoy Aquino, Pampang,Pandan andTabun.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–The Departmentof Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) Region 3 had distributed23,000 packs of relief goods in theregion’s three provinces affected by theenhanced southwest monsoon or Habagatand Typhoon Maring.In an interview, Regional DirectorAdelina Apostol said that 13,000 ofthese packs came from DSWD-3, andthe other 10,000 came from their CentralOffice.“We have already delivered thesepacks to Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampangaprovinces,” she said.One pack of goods contains threekilograms of rice, six assorted cannedgoods, one powdered milk, four sachetsof 3-in-1 coffee, and sugar, which isworth P250.The DSWD has also been distributingnon-food items such as blankets,clothes, and banig (sleeping mat) topeople in evacuation centers. ●By Joelyn G. BaluyutCITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- TheDepartment of Tourism Regional Office3 (DOT-3) is accepting donations inthe form of food or non-food items forpeople affected by the southwest monsoonand Tropical Storm “Maring.”Since houses werewashed out, affectedfamilies were relocatedto evacuation centersincluding the Anunaschapel, Amsic ElementarySchool, MalabaniasBarangay Hall,Pampang village center,Pandan ElementarySchool and PinedaDOT-3 Regional Director RonaldoTiotuico said that people could donatecanned goods, sacks of rice, noodles,coffee, children’s clothing, mats,soaps, blankets and towels, amongothers.Tiotuico said “let’s do our share inthis event.”Gutierrez ElementarySchool.ACDRRMO ChairpersonRochelle Aguilar saidthere were no reportedcasualties in the city.Meanwhile, Aguilarsaid, residents nearTaug Dike, a portionof which collapsed onTuesday, need not requireimmediate preemptiveevacuation asevaluated by the CityEngineer’s Office.On Tuesday, at least40 to 50 meters of sheetpiles of the Taug Dikecollapsed promptingsand bagging activitiesand heavy equipmentoperations. ●BACK TO LIFE.Linemen of the San FernandoElectric Light andPower Company restorepower along MacArthurHighway in Dolores,City of San Fernando onTuesday.--leo villacarlosDOT accepts donations for ‘Maring’ victimsDonations could be brought toDOT-3 Angeles City satellite office locatedat Marlim Mansions Hotel, DiamondSubdivision, Angeles City.For more inquiries, you may contactthese following numbers (045)625-8525, +63-939-904-5231, and+63-917-506-2221. ●Pagtanbangandam farfrom spillingBy Joey PaviaCITY OF SAN FERNAN-DO – The PantabanganDam in Nueva Ejica is farfrom spilling level even asmonsoon rains continuedin Central Luzon for fivestraight days, a provincialDepartment of Interior andLocal Government (DILG)said on Wednesday.DILG-Nueva Ejica headand concurrent assistantregional director AbrahamPascua said the water levelat the dam in Pantabangantown was 181 meters as ofyesterday morning. Its spillinglevel is 221 meters, addedPascua in a phone interview.Pascua’s reports supportedthe earlier statementof Nueva Ejica Gov. AurelioUmali that the dam wouldnot release water and itneeded more.Pantabangan, which isregarded as the largest damin South East Asia, supplieswater to some 100,000 hectaresof agricultural lands inNueva Ejica; San Miguel andSan Idelfonso in Bulacan;Arayat in Pampanga; and,some other parts of CentralLuzon.Pascua said that somefarm lands in Nueva Ejica,particularly those in SanAntonio town, had been submergedto floods spawned bytyphoon Maring and monsoonrains.He added that “so far,the floods have not affectedresidential areas in the province.”Pascua said that oneperson was reported missing.●

HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 22, 2013BUSINESS3DTI-3 implements pricefreeze in PampangaOPEN FOR DONATIONS. The SM FoundationOperation Tulong Express booth at SMCity Pampanga.‘Operation:Tulong’ boothBy Charlene A. CayabyabANGELES CITY--The Departmentof Trade and Industry in Central Luzon(DTI 3) on Wednesday implementeda freeze in the prices of basicand prime goods in provinces of Pampangaand Bataan.DTI-3 enforced the price freezesince both provinces were placed undera state of calamity due to damagesbrought by tropical storm “Maring”and enhanced southwest monsoon.DTI-3 Regional Director JudithAngeles explained that “under a stateof calamity, an automatic price controlis implemented as contained inSection 6 of Republic Act 7581otherwise known as the Price Act asa preventive measure to avoid chaosthat may result from overpricing ofgoods such as processed milk, cannedgoods, coffee, laundry soap, detergent,candles, bread, and salt duringtimes of calamities.”Hence, the prices of such in thementioned areas excluding agriculturalproducts should remain at levelsprior to the calamity.Angeles said “upon declaration ofstate of calamity by the local government,a price control can be implementedfor the duration of 60 daysunless lifted sooner by either the localsanggunian or by thePresident of the Republic of thePhilippines.”Also, local governments and provincialDTI offices can adjust prices toreflect additional operational costs orthe costs of bringing the products inthe market.Angeles warned businessmen ofthe penalty for profiteering in prizefreeze areas – up to P1 million in finesand/or imprisonment of one to fiveyears.If the case is hoarding, violatorscan face up to P2 million in finesand/or imprisonment of five to 15years. ●By Marna Dagumboy-del RosarioCITY OF SAN FERNANDO --SM Foundation’sOperation Tulong Express (OPTE) boothhas now been mobilized at the main atrium ofSM City Pampanga.“Imagine how far a donation can go, be itextra clothes and shoes, in helping people indire need such as in Pampanga?” an SM statementsaid.“Little efforts, indeed, when put together,make an overwhelming contribution especiallywhen everyone has given their own littleshare to help others,” the statement added.Living by the motto “people helping people”,SM Foundation, the socio-civic arm of theSM Group of Companies, launched the OperationTulong Express, a charity campaign whichgathered donations from mall shoppers forthe benefit of the victims of the typhoon Maringand Habagat. The campaign will ran fromAugust 20 until 31 at SM City Pampanga andother SM malls in the country. ●Power grid fullyoperational despitemonsoon rainsCITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Thepower grid operated and maintainedby the National Grid Corporation of thePhilippines (NGCP) remained normaland fully functional despite the recentpassage of southwest monsoon andTropical Storm Maring.As of 2 yesterday, the weather disturbancesposed no further threat to anyNGCP facilities.The grid operators’ transmissionlines and substations in North Luzon,South Luzon and National Capital Regionendured the heavy rains and floodbrought about by the southwest monsoonwhich affected majority of Luzonsince Saturday.With anti-flooding system in place,NGCP was able to control the entry offloodwater in its substations, particularlyin Sucat and Biñan. NGCP’s overalldisaster control activities effectivelyprevented damage to the substationequipment and ensured continuouspower transmission service to Meralcoand other distribution utilities.power fully operational...Page 7LIVELIHOOD. Len Balmonte of JG Summit, Christine Maxine Fernando of Blend 45 and Charles Lim, CEO of Selrahco, turns overBlend 45’s Pangkabuhayan showcase comprising of P50,000 worth of Universal Robina Corporation products to Aunty Terry (third fromleft) in Iloilo City recently.Blend 45 recognizes Ilongga OFWINNATELY helpful and caring,Filipinos are known to goout of their way to assist thosein need, friends and strangersalike.The Pinoys’ pleasant natureand easy smile can makeanyone feel at ease, whiletheir compassion and nurturingspirit can lift spirits evenin the most distressing oftimes. That is why OverseasFilipino Workers are soughtworldwide.One example is OFWTeresita Sajonia known tothe family she worked for asAunty Terry. Her virtues inspiredIlo Ilo, a film that recentlywon the Caméra d’Orin the prestigious CannesFilm Festival this year andhas been receiving variousaccolades from all over theworld. The film’s director, AnthonyChen, is one of the boysthat Aunty Terry took careWant to broaden your business horizon?LET US HELP YOU!of when she was a domestichelper in Singapore in theearly 1990s.Anthony is the eldest, followedby Justin and Christopher,the closest to AuntyTerry. Christopher, now 24,remembered “We shared abunk bed, and every night shewould pat me on my back untilI fell asleep.” The successof the film led to the reunionof the siblings and Teresita,who lost contact with thefamily when she returned tothe Philippines 16 years ago.Now 56, Aunty Terry will flyto Singapore to watch the filmthat revolves around her andher life with the Chens. Shewill also be reunited with thewhole family.Set in 1997, Ilo Ilo chroniclesthe relationship betweena family of three and theirnewly arrived Filipino maid,Teresa, who, like many otherFilipino women, went to Singaporein search of a betterlife. The main character inIlo Ilo, Teresa, is named afterTeresita and is also calledAunty Terry in the film.Her caring hands, lovingwords and warm smile madeit possible for the Chen familyto become attached to thishard-working Ilongga. AuntyTerry exemplifies the truevalue of Filipinos; seeing lifein a lighter perspective andconfronting its challengeswith positivity and a smile.Aunty Terry touched livesand left a legacy that will beforever remembered, especiallyby three boys.Blend 45, the “Kapeng Pinoy”honors such individuals-- everyday heroes whoshowcase all that is good inthe Filipino.“Auntie Terry truly exemplifiesthe Filipino way ofbeing Maalaga,” said EdwinTotanes, Universal RobinaCorporation’s (URC) MarketingVP for Beverage. “Blend45 celebrates these Pinoyvalues… Matulungin, Maalalahaninand Malambing…Values that we grew up with,that were instilled in us byour parents and grandparents.That’s why our taglineis ‘Gisingin ang masarap atmabuti sa Pinoy’ -- for sure,there are a lot of Auntie Terrysout there.”Aunty Terry will be receivinga “pangkabuhayangshowcase” from Blend 45,composed of a variety of URCproducts worth fifty thousandpesos.Blend 45 salutes suchadmirable individuals, whonot only espouse positivePinoy values, but also sharethem with the rest of theworld. ●CALL US: (045)435-0938 • 436-1576EMAIL US: headlinegitnangluzon@gmail.comVISIT US: 2nd Floor , U2 Bldg., MacArthur Hiway, Dolores, City of San Fernando (P)

4HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 22, 2013EDITORIALPrice freezeYesterday’s editorial of this newspapertackled shameless abuses of some localofficials in the use of the calamity funds,which are supposed to benefit thosestricken by calamities and other emergencies.Today, we also underscore that evenprivate individuals take advantage of thepoor condition of our fellowmen who arereeling from the effects of the rains andfloods.Hoarders and greedy businessmenwho impose high prices of commoditiesthat the populace badly needed are alsoaplenty when disasters strike. They takeadvantage of the misfortunes of othersto enrich themselves by creating artificialscarcity of goods to justify the huge increasein the prices of the merchandize.Prices of food items such as instantnoodles, bread, rice, canned goods, sugarand water are among the most commonlyabused during calamities because thesesell like hotcakes. The artificial shortageof these goods further fan the demandamong the consumers who will be willingto pay extra bucks just to be able to stockup some for the rainy days.The artificial shortage often leads topanic buying among the hapless victimsof disasters who are further victimized bytheir nefarious fellowmen.Even services, like transportation, getto be abused by the providers. Goingfrom one place to another becomes costlywhen floods strike as if the roads get longerbecause of too much water saturation.It’s a good thing the Department ofTrade and Industry (DTI) is vigilant againstthese unscrupulous and enterprising individualswho only care about themselveseven if it means strangling the necks oftheir neighbors.The price freeze imposed by the DTIshould provide a little breathing room forthe victims of disasters who may haveprobably lost their valuables--or worse,loved ones--in the calamities.The Trade office, however, should ensurethat the areas where the price freezeis imposed are well covered that no fat eviltrader could escape their sight.HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon is a Daily Regional NewspaperGeneral Manager: Atty. Gerome n. TubigAsst. Manager: atty. rOWENA S. CUNANAN-MUNDOEditor-in-Chief: albert lacanlaleLayout Artist: JP ManalangPhotojournalist: Leo villacarlosReporters: CHARLENE CAYABYAB /MARNA D. DEL ROSARIOAdministrative Staff: sherylin l. riveraMarketing Head: ELAINE MAPILESMarketing/Circulation: Marlo francoAccount Executive: caren m. garcia/JOAN d. montemayorPublisher: I.N.I. NewspaperEmail: headlinegitnangluzon@gmail.comWebsite: www.headlinegl.comDISCLAIMER: Views expressed by columnists are theirown and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position ofHEADLINE Gitnang Luzon or its internet website: www.headlinegl.com. Thepublisher does not knowingly publish false information and may not be heldliable for the views of its columnists exercising their right to free expression.All rights reserved. Subject to the conditions provided for by law, no article orphotograph published by HEADLINE GITNANG LUZON may be reprinted orreproduced, in whole or in part, without its prior consent.Office Address: 2nd Floor, U2 Building, MacArthurHighway, Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, 2000Tel. Nos. (045) 435-0938Speaking within the precept ofthe Rotary 4-way test, DennisWright, president and CEO ofPeregrine Development International--a177-hectare $3-billion logisticsand business park inClark--has opened theeyes of Rotarians, minein particular, about themuch-ballyhooed planto build a fast train betweenClark and the NinoyAquino InternationalAirport (NAIA).Prior to Wright’s visitto the Rotary Club of Dolores(thanks to DirectorRey Pekson, for invitinghim over), we were allprobably sold to the ideathat the fast train, builtbetween the two internationalairports--NAIAand Clark InternationalAirport, would boost the potentials ofour airport here in Pampanga.We were of one thinking thatpeople from the Metro, who will beflying out of the country, will opt forCIA just because of the fast train thatwould give them a speedy travel fromthe Metropolitan Manila to Clark, andvise versa.But, there are several factors thatshould be considered first, too, beforebeing carried away by the hopethat the fast train could deliver thedream for Clark to be the premier internationalgateway of Luzon, or of thecountry.Sure, Wright said, the fast train isa bright idea in itself as it will offer aconvenient mode of transportation tomillions of people in Luzon. However,it will not be a guarantee that it willperk up the passenger volume of CIA.It is not a deal-breaker for people touse Clark in flying in and out of theUpper CutAmbet LacanlaleWright on Clarkisland.First, we should consider the cultureof the Filipino, who will probablydominate the number of passengersto use Clark. Whenever someone goesabroad, the whole familywould want to join the sendoffparty. This is why weoften see jeepneys (today,though, air-conditionedvans and SUVs offer a morecomfortable choice), packedwith people and luggage“The business executive said the airportin Clark was one of the reasonshe became bullish in putting up ahuge investment in the former USmilitary base. ”bags, travelling from the provinces allthe way to Metro Manila.After their passenger took off, theway back to the province is more melodramaticand everyone in the vehiclewould just want to dose-off and fendoff the feeling of losing a member ofthe family to a solo journey in a foreignland. I bet, these families wouldnot want to travel on a train whereinthey cannot enjoy the company ofeach other before bidding their sweetgoodbyes.The same is true with those whoare fetching a balik-bayan overseasFilipino worker (OFW) from the airport.Even neighbors are tugged alongbecause a bigger welcome party ispart of our Filipino customs.Even those flying alone could beinconvenienced carrying all their luggageto the train station, getting themon board the coach, and disembarkingagain to the airport. A taxi ride,Want to broaden your business horizon?LET US HELP YOU!CALL US: (045)435-0938 • 436-1576 • EMAIL US: headlinegitnangluzon@gmail.comVISIT US: 2nd Floor, U2 Bldg., MacArthur Hiway, Dolores, City of San Fernando (P)the only hassle of which is the traffic,will be more likely to be the choice of aprospective traveller.Those affluent flyers, on the otherhand, have their own service vehiclesand drivers to take or fetch them atthe airport and carry all their luggage.They would not want to take a train eitherand be like a “commoner”.So, the proposed fast train doesn’thave to target the airport as its primeservice area. It should focus more onthe commuting public in general tomake it more feasible,but, here liesthe issue of morestations, whichwill defeat the verypurpose of a fasttrain.Wright believes--andI do,too, now--Clarkhas the potentialto be a premier international airport,side by side with NAIA, even sans thefast train.The two airports don’t even haveto compete against each other fordevelopment because they should beboth upgraded by the government andnot one should be compromised in favorof the other.“Wherever you go in the world, thesecond airport is always the best butthe first doesn’t run out of business,”Wright said.In 2006, Wright knew biggerthings would happen for Clark.The business executive said theairport in Clark was one of the reasonshe became bullish in putting upa huge investment in the former USmilitary base.“No Filipino adviser told me to dowhat I did. It seems I know your countrymore than you do,” he said.And, I figured, Wright was right. •

HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 22, 20135From a layman’s point of view,social media communicationsor social networking means aninteraction between persons usingsocial networking on the internet. Itis an avenue where people can meet,interact virtually or simply “post”something like a message, a photo,an audio or a video for other people toread, see or hear. They either appreciateit or otherwise.***Since the invention of the computerand then the internet, the worldseemed to become smaller and smaller.People can reach anyone in theworld in lightning speed. Communicatingto people is now just a clickaway of the computer mouse.***Social media have become an avenueof interaction no matter whatthe message sender tries to impartto the receiver. Photos and videos areuploaded through the internet anddownloaded by anyone who wants tosee and watch what is happening andgoing on in other places.***Since it became a fad, it becamepopular usually to the young wherethey can interact with their friendsand peers either during their happyor sad moments. People can also goto other places by simply engagingthemselves on social media networksto see wonderful places anywhere onearth.***Access to social networking siteshave become handy because of theirelectronic applications that can be installedon smart mobile phones andtablets. In short, there can be socialmedia sites anywhere even in remoteplaces as long as there is a mobilephone that can access the internet.Ireally am not in the mood to writeas of this moment, most especiallywhen I am bombarded by the televisionwith lots of sad news caused by theHabagat and the typhoon Maring.As usual, it’s depressing to know thatlives are lost because of the lack of foresightand stubbornness ofthe people, most especiallythose whom you do notexpect to be so stupid andnegligent of their dutiesand responsibilities (lalona ‘yong mga tao sa lokalna pamahalaan).So, instead of dwellingon something that is sodepressing, I would ratherchoose to write somethingthat I do best: musings!***ABEL SOTOI was once asked by agood friend this question:Why is it that many love relationshipsfail? And I said to her: Because we lovefor the wrong reasons…that’s why.Try to extrapolate this nugget of wisdomin your work life, in the other aspectsof your life, and I guarantee youthat it would still make sense.Social media during calamitiesTowardsthe Light***News and public affairs firms arenow also using social media networksin their delivery of the latest scoops,issues and events. They feature freshinterviews of personalitieswho are the latest in thelimelight and have themon networking sites. Socialmedia networks have becomesources of informationand newsworthy itemsthat can be accessed notonly by netizens but alsopeople who simply wantedto get a glimpse of what orwho is currently hot on thescene.***During calamities, governmentoffices now alsouse social networking sitesto get information on whatis happening in their respectiveplaces, how arethe people coping-up withtheir situation and how toaddress their needs in theirtrying times. Social networkingsites have becometheir windows to viewwhat’s going on. They havenow their role in information gatheringand dissemination, too.***With the onslaught of typhoon“Maring” that is worsened by themonsoon rains, people can get accesson the latest situation of people especiallyin low-lying places that are perenniallyflooded. Internet geeks cancapture happenings on their mobilephone cameras and instantly uploadthem on social media sites.***Government agencies have their socialnetworking accounts too that canMontage of musings***Love doesn’t sell newspapers, I know.But it should be the main reason whynewspapers should continue to exist.Ang MEDIA kasi ngayon, para maymapag-usapan lang, kahit hindi karapat-dapattapunan ng mabigat at karapat-dapatna atensiyon ang isang pangyayari,papatulan at papatulan pa rinsa ngalan ng TV rating at ng pera. Sanamatutunan ng MEDIA na “medya-medya”lang ang pagtrato sa mga balitanghindi dapat tratuhin ng “todo-todo”... sangalan ng makabuluhan at masustansiyangpagbabalita.***Sometimes we inappropriatelyglamorize the death ofsomeone who died so uselesslyand negligently ignore the deathof many who died honorably. We reallyare a strange people. Remember Finn’s(of Glee) death? That would explain mypoint here.***It is now so often that we people depriveourselves of one of the most preciousluxury that we barely can get somuch enough of: SLEEP... whether byforce of circumstance or by our stubbornconscious choice.I just hope that the reason behind thisself-deprivation of sleep is a lot worthieriWritetomas m. garcia“Kaya naman natinglabanan ang ating mgadamdamin eh. Kadalasannga lang, nagpapatalotayo dito.”be accessed by anyone who wishesto get information on what they aredoing. People can interact, too, withtheir respective site administrators,thus making another means onreaching government offices, virtually.“News and publicaffairs firms arenow also usingsocial medianetworks in theirdelivery of thelatest scoops, issuesand events”***Inkblot: A few daysago, I happened to getan access in my socialnetworking site. A siteuser posted on his accounta photo of JanetLim Napoles, the hottestpersonality linked to thelatest pork barrel scamthat is still a prevailingissue in the country today.The man who postedit captioned the photocondemning Napolesand blaming her for theincessant rains that weare experiencing sincelast weekend.***He said that she musthave used her millionsallegedly from the PriorityDevelopment AssistanceFunds (PDAF) ofsenators and congressmen in cloudseeding operations that dumpedrains to Metro Manila and CentralLuzon. This, he added, is part Napoles’tactics in diverting the issueson her to the floods caused by thenon-stopping rains.***Posts on social networking sites cansometimes be funny.***For other opinions, comments,suggestions or adverse reactions,you may reach iWrite at 0919-5107665. ●than what we truly miss when we areawake.***I admire people who try not to forgettheir past regardless of what it says tothem, and I abhor people who readilyembrace the present even without trulyunderstanding what it says to them aswell.***If you cannot be consistent, try atleast to be considerate and competent…kahit madalang lang!***We can’t force love to happen; doingso would just mean killing the very souland essence of loving, living, and learning.Think about it. Oedipus Rex maybe right: If it is bound to happen, it willhappen.***Kaya naman nating labanan ang atingmga damdamin eh. Kadalasan ngalang, nagpapatalo tayo dito.***Marunong akong maghintay, peromarunong din akong mapagod.***Gusto ko pa ring mas paniwalaan naang mga social networking sites kagayang FB at Twitter ay ginawa para sa mgabagay na kapaki-pakinabang, at hinditowards the light... Page 7Pawang paninira lamangWalangBiro!Ka Dencio Pacheco“Kaya lamang,tila wala yatasa karakter niCongressmanang gumawa ngganyang mgaestilo.”Pinabulaanan kamakailan ni dating City Mayor ng SanFernando, Pampanga na ngayon ay congressman ngIkatlong Distrito ng lalawigan na si Oscar Rodriguezang isyu na iniwan niyang bangkarote ang siyudad nangsiya ay bumaba sa puwesto bilang alkalde ng lungsod.Matatandaang siya ay naglingkod sa nasabing siyudadnang siyam na taon at bumaba sa puwesto nang mataposang kaniyang ikatlong terminong panunungkulan. Bilangpinuno na pamahalaang lungsod, maraming reporma angkaniyang ipinatupad at marami rin siyang nagawa para samga Fernandino sa iba’t-ibang larangan ng pagbibigay serbisyosa kaniyang mga nasasakupan.Sa kanyang pamamahala, nakamit niya ang maramingmga parangal at papuri dahil sa kaniyang mga programa atproyekto na siyang nagpabago sa mukha ng siyudad.Hanggang sa ngayon, tinatamasa ng mga Fernandino angkaniyang mga iniwang “legacy project” tulad ng itinayongmga eskuwelahan, mga bagong sementongkalsada, pampublikongmga gusali at iba pang mga imprastraktura.Sa larangan namanng edukasyon, marami siyangmga naging iskolar na ang iba aynakapagtapos na ng kanilang mgapag-aaral.Sa kaniyang mga programangpangkalusugan naman, nabawasan,kundi hindi man nawalan,ng mga residenteng may pangangailanganpang-medikal ang lungsoddahil sa kaniyang mga programaat aktibidad. Ang hindi komakakalimutan dito ay ang programaniya laban sa dengue feverat malnutrisyon.Kung sa usapang pang-kalakalannaman, naitaas niya ang antasng pangangalakal sa siyudadna kung saan ay nagresulta itong maraming buwis na ibinayadsa siyudad. Ang buwis namanna kinita ay isinukli niya sa mgaFernandino bilang mga serbisyopubliko at mga pasilidad na siyangpinakikinabangan naman ngayonng mga tao.Walang duda na siya ay nakapaglingkodnang maaayos at matiwasay sa lungsod ng SanFernando at marami siyang nagawang mabuti para sa mgaFernandino.Kamakailan, nagkaroon ng “inquiry” sa SangguniangPanlungsod sa kumite ng “good government, ethics andpublic accountability” na pinamumunuan ni Konsehal LitoOcampo. Kinukuwestiyon ng nasabing kumite ang kalagayangpinansiyal ng siyudad matapos ang panunungkulan ngdating mayor na si Oscar Rodriguez.Ang “inquiry” ay bunsod ng mga isyu at tsismis na bangkarotenga daw ang siyudad at iniwan ni Mayor Rodriguezang kaban na walang laman.Marami ang hindi naniniwala sa isyung ito pero, ika ngani Congressman Rodriguez, mayroong mga taong nadadalasa isyu sa kabila ng kanilang paniniwala na naging malinisang nakaraang administrasyon ng siyudad.Dala ang isang “certification” na galing sa Land Bank ofthe Philippines, sinabi niya na mayroon siyang iniwang 447milyong piso sa siyudad. Ito ay nakasaad sa nasabing dokumento.Sa kabuuan, mayroong P447,110,363.32 ang siyudad nanaka-deposito sa nasabing bangko na siyang opisyal na “depositorybank” ng San Fernando. Kung nagsisinungalingman si Congressman, siguro naman ang dokumento at angbangko ay hindi. Halata lamang na pawang paninira ang ginagamitna isyu laban sa kanya.Sino ba naman ang hindi malulungkot o sasama ang loobsa nagkakalat nang maling impormasyon at isyu sa mga taogayung alam naman ng marami na ito ay halatang pangdemolisyonlang kay Congressman Rodriguez.Marami na akong nasaksihan na mga pamahalaang lokal nakapag ang mga namuno nito ay magtatapos na nang kanilangmga termino, ay inuubos nila ang kaban ng bayan. Ito ay parahindi na rin magamit ng mga papalit sa kanila ang pondo athindi rin mabibigyan ng kredito ang pumalit sa kanila.Kaya lamang, tila wala yata sa karakter ni Congressmanang gumawa ng ganyang mga estilo. Hindi siya matakawsa kredito pati na sa pera na alam naman niyang hindi sakaniya kundi pera ng taumbayan.Sa kasagsagan nang pag-ulan, bumuhos din ang suportang marami kay Congressman Rodriguez na hindi naniniwalasa mga paratang sa kanya.***Kung kayo po ay may mga reaksiyon, suhestiyon o ibapang opinion, maaari po kayong mag email sa myonecadence@yahoo.com.●

6HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 22, 2013Crossword puzzleles.com for hints and solutions!DownDown1. Leaning tower home2. 007 and 99, e.g.: Abbr.‘Bewitched’28. Jacob's 27. Close wife to one’s before heart Rachel3. Dairy farm sounds28. Dies __-1. Visitors to 4. Hardly Jesusrelaxed29. "The 29. Last Atkins Days diet no-no of Pompeii"2. Vidi, in English 5. Valisegirl 30. Asian peaks6. Personal ad info, often31. Ocular receiver3. Currency 7. Morning Capri30. Try this firstgarment35. Mission-to-Mars org.4. ___ on (exaggerates)8. ____ - a - brac 31. Antiseptic 36. Eins plus element zwei9. Nisei’s child37. Give birth, as a sheep5. Braz. neighbor35. Company's icon10. Cusses out39. Baubles for milady11. Pref. with gram or gon41. Actress Sothern et al.6. Eggs, biologically36. Milk, in Marseille12. Get takeout, say44. Joel who directed “Raising7. Cassidy portrayer 13. Put into office William37. ___-ball Arizona” (arcade game)18. “For want of ___...”46. Makes filthy8. 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Place for drawersLAST ISSUE ANSWERSSM CITY SAN FERNANDODowntown | Cinema 1The ConjuringMTRCB Rating: R-1311:20 AM | 1:45 PM | 4:10 PM| 6:35 PM | 9:00 PMSM CITY SAN FERNANDODowntown | Cinema 2The Mortal Instruments:City of BonesMTRCB Rating: PG-1312:30 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:10 PM | 9:00 PMSM CITY SAN FERNANDODowntown | Cinema 3R.I.P.D.MTRCB Rating: PG-1312:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 4:30 PM| 6:45 PM | 9:00 PMMARQUEEMALL | Cinema 1The Mortal Instruments:City of BonesMTRCB Rating: PG-131:15 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:35 PM | 9:15 PMMARQUEEMALL | Cinema 2PlanesMTRCB Rating: GP12:40 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:00 PM| 7:10 PM | 9:20 PMMARQUEEMALL | Cinema 3The ConjuringMTRCB Rating: R-1312:10 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:50 PM| 7:10 PM | 9:30 PM( Cinema schedules are subject tochange without prior notice.)NOW SHOWINGRobinsons Angeles | Cinema 2The Mortal Instruments:City of BonesMTRCB Rating: PG-1312:20 PM | 2:45 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:40 PMRobinsons Angeles | Cinema 3Percy Jackson:Sea of MonstersMTRCB Rating: PG-1312:50 PM | 3:10 PMRobinsons Angeles Cinema 3EkstraMTRCB Rating: PG-135:20 PM | 7:30 PMRobinsons Angeles Cinema 4R.I.P.D.MTRCB Rating: PG-131:00 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:30 PMHOROSCOPELAST ISSUE solutionAQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18)Others could seek you out for your psychological insight and understanding. Friends or co-workersmay enjoy chatting over a cup of coffee this morning. You do a lot of reading and are in touchwith what is healing, fashionable and insightful. You enjoy sharing your newly acquired informationwith others and others love to listen. Most of the day proves to be quite profitable and the specialtime with friends or co-workers helps to bring a focus to your day. Long-term projects can finallycome to an end. You may find yourself feeling like you can accomplish anything. You like your foodnatural . . . Nothing hidden and nothing artificial. A trip to the market or culling through your owngarden may keep you busy this early evening.ARIES (MAR. 21-APR. 19)You may be in your place of business but decide to use the morning to catch up on some of yourpersonal paperwork. Considering you take work home to complete from time to time, you do notfeel too bad in taking a bit of time to write a few personal checks of your own. When work doescome to your attention you are able to use your creative mind to solve problems and completeprojects quickly. A friend may have ideas on new ways for you to invest. Although this may be agood choice, you might feel more secure with further information on the company or type of investment.Beating the odds through cleverness is appealing and may lead to an interest in all kinds offinancial speculation. A young child depends on your emotional support tonight.CANCER (JUN 22- JUL 22)Whether you are in your living area or in the work field--taking care of business is a major themewhere your emotional orientation is concerned. You crave organization and practicality and youwant to get things accomplished. You know just what to do and can act without hurry. Work,achievement and ambition mean a lot to you. This is a good time to set up your appointments orplans for next week’s work. Today is a very nice day, perhaps filled with some renewed appreciationfor all that is beautiful. This afternoon may find you lavishing affection on those near you. Youmight feel love or value for an older person and will probably spend some time visiting or aiding intheir care. Smile, it is contagious!CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN 19)There could be blocked emotions today along with the feeling of being frustrated by others but youdo not let it slow you down for long. Confusing situations can be straightened out rather quickly. Bythis afternoon most of the frustrations will be forgotten. So far, this has been an incredible week,full of inspirations that have been shared and new insights gleaned. There are new techniques toemploy in order to reach your long-term goals. A strong devotional nature becomes apparent toanyone who takes time to know the real you; all else follows upon this inner drive. The search for amate and marriage in particular, are crucial for you. If you are in a relationship, take the opportunityto do some fun activity with a loved one this evening.GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21)You may go through a lot of changes that affect your sense of security this year. Your home andfamily situation could be a focus for growth and real learning--an area of great sensitivity or vulnerability.Events could occur that make it difficult for you to fulfill your plans. If it is allowed, you mightwear earphones to listen to some music that will help to block out the outside sounds and allowyou to complete your work without interruption. You have a very practical sense of how to makeyour dreams real--use that vision and show young people how to be positive through the exampleof your actions. You will reach beyond previous limitations. Your marital status is in the spotlighttonight and all is positive.LEO (JUL 23 - AUG. 23)Luck is on your side today. Investment ideas, real estate, the stock market and semipreciousstones could all prove profitable with your review. This is the time to read and make plans--donot act on impulse. Creating poetry for songwriters may be a great outlet for your creative energy.Gamble with your talents--you will quickly find positive results. This is also a good time to seek outany professional advice, if needed. This would mean anything from psychiatric to financial. Planningnow for a vacation for next week can be quite favorable. Your energies are up and enjoymentthat comes with travel is at its peak. Anything around nature will bring some deep feelings of beingat one with the world. Include a loved one in your planning process.LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 23)This is a nice day that should flow along very well. In particular, you will do well in activities thatinclude children, young people and your home and surroundings. In contemplating the future youmay feel real support. The realization that time is slipping by is not too far out of your thoughts andyou think about changes that will help you reach your goals. Someone in your life is negative. Youmay realize that you are not responsible for anyone else’s behavior, feelings, words or thoughts.You can be helpful by setting a good example. Let it flow and move forward. Go to your goals listand congratulate yourself on your progress. Think about ways to create changes or action that willhelp you to gain a closer view of your goals. You influence others.PISCES (FEB. 19 - MAR. 20)Your support system consists of your family, your home surroundings and those who give younourishment. These are all comfortable and secure just now. You are able to dispense with someof the irrelevant clutter and develop what is most basic and true--you encourage support. Yourconfidence has improved over time and your passion moves toward a couple of your goals. Focusand planning bring you closer to success. You are creative in your appearance and may haveideas of designing your own clothes or designing some other area of your living surroundings. Alove relationship will be on a more stable foundation. You feel more personal and direct and findthat you waste less time with hurt feelings than before.SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21)The mind, including all that is mental, is the source of change and adjustment today. Letters, writing,speaking and all things having to do with communication and cognitive activity are the topicsof the day. Your mind tends to be engrossed with thoughts, ideas and concepts and remains inalmost a constant flux. This is a time to absorb and take in new impressions and information.Reach beyond previous limitations. An obligation that was serious in the first place can no longerbe regarded as your own. Your marital status is in the spotlight as you discover that your mate iswilling to do something or go to a place you have always wanted to experience. You are feelinggood and your mood is high. Balance and harmony are most satisfying.SCORPIO (OCT. 24- NOV. 21)You may appear very relaxed and easygoing today. Everything seems to be working together andyou may find yourself able to communicate very well. This period often brings a sudden changeof fortune for the better and is considered a lucky time. While shopping you may find the rightpiece of clothing for a particular outing, etc. You are someone who usually is filled with energyand optimism. Today you may be purchasing tickets for the latest hit show. Later this afternoonyou will become involved in some fun-loving as well as some deep, searching conversations withrelatives. You may enjoy activities with your friends later. Parties, social gatherings, a gadget store,bookstore are some of the things you could involve yourself with now.TAURUS (APR. 20-MAY 20)Quick answers, great wit and an abundant supply of insights and solutions are usually your attraction.Today, some of the work matters that come to your attention may call for a conferencewith superiors. There are matters about which you are not aware and by seeking advice, you willhave a little different idea about how to approach one or two of the work matters. Success followsyour careful judgment. You may have ideas about teaching children character issues in the schoolsystem and how to implement your ideas throughout the country. This is a good time to write andcommunicate with real originality. Inventions and breakthrough ideas are possible. Romance andother things that tug at the heartstrings come your way this evening.VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP.22)This thursday, you may be curious about how you might fit into a new job opening. You will be redefiningwho and what you might want to involve yourself with in the future. A little time alone at the noon breakmay help you gain some ideas into new possibilities for yourself. You may find yourself being put to gooduse by your friends, bringing all kinds of good experiences your way. A visitor enjoys the feelings thatcome with being around you and your surroundings, and may compliment you on your tastes or belongings.Now is the time to stop helping someone close to you. It could be time for this person to stand onher or his own. This may mean a child or a friend is in need of discovering some self-accomplishments.

HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 22, 20137POWER FULLY OPERATIONAL from Page 3NGCP assured the public that it is readyto conduct similar disaster management activitiesto ensure reliable power transmissionservices. The corporation is also continuouslytaking necessary preparations and precautionsto minimize the impact of succeeding tropicalstorms and other disasters on NGCP operationsand facilities. ●BRIDGE COLLAPSES from Page 1BCDA also said rerouting of traffic to andfrom the Subic area and surrounding towns iscurrently being implemented, while technical assessmenton the damage is ongoing.With this, motorists are advised to take ClarkSouth exit through MacArthur Highway and reenterthrough the Porac interchange.The SCTEX Clark-Tarlac section remainsopen to all vehicular traffic. ●EMERGENCY MEETING. Governor Lilia Pineda discusses with mayors of the province’s Second District--Yolly Pineda (Sta. Rita),Dante Torres (Guagua) and Eduardo Guerrero (Floridablanca)--and District Engineer Rico Guilas possible engineering interventions torepair the breached dike that threatens a district hospital in Guagua town.--photo by leo villacarlosmaring’s path from Page 1Combined data from theprovincial and regional disasterrisk Reduction andmanagement councils (DR-RMC) as of 3 a.m. Wednesdayidentified the casualtiesas Lodigario Parado Plasilo,53, of Barangay Kaingin,Meycauayan City, Bulacanand Roman Sanchez, 29, ofBarangay Sta. Maria, Lubao,Pampanga;Jeric Sorgello from BarangayAlas-asin, Mariveles,Bataan; Renato RomanLacsamana, a resident ofBarangay Sta. Cruz, Lubao,Pampanga; Jian CharlesCenteno of Barangay Canalate,Malolos City, Bulacan;and Justin Viray of BarangaySta. Lucia Paguiba, Minalin,Pampanga.Lacsamana and Yumulwere drowned at the heightof flash floods in their area,while Sanchez was electrocuted.The missing person wasidentified as Rodrigo Telles,DEMOLITION from Page 1tened by demolition teams, accordingto City Engineer Don Dizon.The decision was reached during anemergency meeting which Pamintuanconvened with disaster-control officials,city council headed by Vice MayorVicky Vega-Cabigting and concernedcommunity leaders, in the wake of reportson the collapse of at least 20 housesdue to soil erosion along the stretchCLARK WORKERS from Page 1complaints of residents andworkers who were victimizedby criminals, most of whomare hold-uppers. This, evenas Pineda vowed to supportmembers of the Pampangapolice who recently trainedto neutralize lawless elementsriding-in-tandem onmotorcycles. She said thenew group composed of 12cops will also be used to stopthe suspects who robbed theClark workers. Pineda saidshe will provide the necessaryequipment and gears,including high-powered motorcycles,to the team led bySupt. Narvin Mangune. Theypaid a courtesy call to Pinedaearlier this week.Pineda urged the newlytrainedgroup to “do their taskbeyond the call of duty and protectthe welfare of the people.”Mangune said theirmembers, some of whom arepolice chiefs and officers of69, of Barangay GeneralLuna, Carranglan, NuevaEcija, who reportedlydrowned last Monday.The RDRRMC data alsoshowed that a total of 143,374families or 670,186 personsin 38 municipalities or 432barangays in the provincesof Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga,Tarlac and Zambaleswere displaced as a result ofthe intermittent heavy rainsthat battered the region sinceSunday night.At present, a total of 2,680families or 11,206 personsin these flood-hit provincesin the region are temporarilyhoused in 127 evacuationcenters.As of 3 a.m. Wednesday,a total of 187 barangays inthe 16 towns of Pampanga,namely Apalit, Bacolor, Masantol,Macabebe, Lubao,Guagua, San Simon, Minalin,Floridablanca, Candaba,Bacolor, Sasmuan, Sta. Rita,Porac, Sto. Tomas and theCity of San Fernando remainedunder one to fivefootdeep floodwater.A total of 41,761 familiesor 189,336 individuals wereaffected in the flooded townsin Pampanga wherein 1,306families or 5,610 personswere in various evacuationcenters in the province.In Bulacan, 81 barangaysin the towns of Marilao,Calumpit, Pulilan, Hagonoy,Obando, Bocaue, andin the cities of Malolos andMeycauayan are still submergedin one to four-feetdeep floods due to high tide,displacing 46,772 families or231,554 individuals.The Marilao-Meycauayanboundary has remained notpassable to light vehicles.In Bataan, 35 barangaysin the towns of Hermosa,Dinalupihan, Orani, Pilar,Samal and Abucay remainedflooded from one to four feetdeep water.A total of 53,340 familiesvarious towns, had trainedfor two months at the PoliceRegional Office in Camp Olivas,here.“Our training was mostlyactual practice on pursuingcriminals riding on motorcycles,”said Mangune. Hedisclosed that it was SeniorSupt. Oscar Albayalde, Pampangapolice director, whohandpicked his team whotook the training.Mangune said the trainingand study were done todrastically cut the cases ofcrimes perpetuated by ridersriding in tandem on motorcycles.Others who trainedwere Supt. Ricardo Pangan,Supt. Neli Miro, Chief Insp.John Clark, Senior Insp.Onyl De La Peña, SeniorInsp. Jennifer Balubal, SeniorInsp. Pearl Joy Canicula,Senior Insp. Michael Masangkay,Senior Insp. ReynaldoHonrado, Senior Insp.John Pineda, Senior Insp.Joven De Guzman and Insp.Ohmar Bognot.Police StationPineda said they willfund the construction of apolice extension office alongVelasquez St. in San Francisco,Mabalacat City. The roadleads to the Mabalacat Gateof Clark.There are more than70,000 Clark workers andmost of whom pass either atthe Clark main gate or Mabalacatgate daily.Majority of the workersat Clark are either from Mabalacator Angeles cities, itwas learned.Pineda said they will also“lighten up” the area near theMabalacat gate to help preventcrimes, especially in thewee hours of the morning ornight.Guiao welcomed theor persons 242,745 were affectedwhen the province’s147 barangays were submergedto floodwaters.In Tarlac, 11 barangaysin Camiling, Capas, Paniquiand San Clemente are stillunder three feet deep floods.Barangays Bueno andMaruglo in Capas town remainedisolated while floodwaterin Barangay Barang inPaniqui is starting to rise, theRDRRMC report said.In Zambales, 22 barangaysin Iba, Palauig, Masinlocand Olongapo City remainedflooded.A province-wide state of calamitywas already declared inBataan and Pampanga.Pampanga provincial disasterrisk reduction managementofficer Angelina Blancosaid relief goods and sandbagshave been prepared bythe provincial government.Tarlac City was also placedunder state of calamity. ●(With reports from PNA)of the Abacan River banks.Affected residents, Dizon said, didnot oppose Pamintuan’s call as theyeven volunteered to demolish theirhouses and transfer to safer grounds.“No resistance was noticed duringthe initial phase of the demolition,” Dizonadded.Rochelle Aguilar of the Angeles CityDisaster Risk Reduction and ManagementOffice reported that a total of 78houses in eight barangays in the citywere swept by rampaging floodwatersalong Abacan River following massivesoil erosion brought about by flashfloods triggered by continuous rainssince Sunday.A total of 276 families were evacuatedto safer grounds (Read relatedstory on page 2). ●plan, saying “my constituentsmust be protected at alltimes.” His jurisdiction includesMabalacat and Angelescities and Magalang town.First District BoardMember Cris Garbo joinedPineda and Guiao in the meetingand said “that’s a greatidea and I will support it.”Residents of San Franciscosaid “I am sure the governorand new congressmanwill be true to their word toprotect us from criminals.”“We have complained itto cops and officials of Mabalacatand there was no concreteaction. They could noteven put up lights near theMabalacat gate,” they said.Police have yet to releasea report of the crime incidentsinvolving Clark workers.But residents said “thenumber is alarming and mostvictims chose not to formallycomplain anymore.”●TOWARDS THE LIGHT from Page 5para sa mga bagay na magbibigay sa atin ng mgakasiraan at kahihiyan, at lalong hindi para samga kababuyan na makasisira ng mga relasyon.Sana matutunan ito ng maraming tao na nasaFB at Twitter.(Hello, Don Honorio! Hello Joey Carbunco!Kumusta na kayo?? Lol!)***We often hear people say, “That was a longtime ago...” But it’s wrong what they say aboutthe past, I’ve learned, about how you can buryit…because the past claws its way out. Lookingback now, I realize I have been peeking into thatkaleidoscopic alley for a long time now... I mustdo something for me to just stop simply staring.***It is dangerous to be right in matters on whichthe established authorities are wrong.– Voltaire (But it could also be noble and rewardingas well.)***“A minute of heroism is better than a thousanduseless lives.” – Ninoy(Salamat pa rin, Ninoy!) •FLIGHT SCHEDULEClark International AirportMONDAYOPERATOR FLIGHT NO. ROUTE TYPE OF A/C SITING CAPACITY ETA ETDAIR ASIA PQ7358 TPE-CRK A-320 180 0100H *CEBU PACIFIC 5J371/5J150 MFM-CRK-HKG A319 150 0120H 0705HAIR ASIA PQ7305 CRK-HKG A-320 180 * 0720HSEAIR DG 7792 CRK-SIN A-320 150 * 0725HDRAGONAIR 373/KA 376 HKG-CRK-HKG A-320 168 0945H 1050HKACEBU PACIFIC 5J149/5J537 HKG-CRK-SIN A319 150 1135H 1210HAIR ASIA PQ7306/PQ7023 HKG-CRK-DVO A-320 180 1140H 1205HSEAIR DG 7402 CRK- KLO A-320 180 * 1340HSEAIR 7793 / DG 7212 SIN-CRK- BKK A-320 150 1455H 1615HDGAIR ASIA PQ7024 / PQ7005 DVO-CRK-KLO A-320 180 1620H 1655HSEAIR DG 7403 / DG 7932 KLO-CRK-HKG A-320 150 1640H 1935HCEBU PACIFIC 5J608/5J370 CEB-CRK-MFM A319 150 1820H 1900HAIR ASIA PQ7006/PQ7357 KLO-CRK-TPE A-320 180 1930H 2035HCEBU PACIFIC 5J538/5J609 SIN-CRK-CEB A319 150 1955H 2045HSEAIR DG 7213 BKK-CRK A-320 150 2315H *CEBU PACIFIC 5J371 MFM-CRK A319 150 2330H *SEAIR DG 7933 HKG-CRK A-320 150 2355H *ASIANA OZ707/OZ708 ICN-CRK-ICN A-321 177 2355H 0055HTUESDAYOPERATOR FLIGHT NO. ROUTE TYPE OF A/C SITING CAPACITY ETA ETDJIN AIR LJ003/LJ004 ICN-CRK-ICN B-737-800 180 0030H 0140HAIR ASIA PQ7358 / PQ7491 TPE-CRK-SIN A-320 180 0100H 0600HCEBU PACIFIC 5J150 CRK-HKG A319 150 * 0705HSEAIR DG 7924 CRK-HKG A-320 150 * 0720HSEAIR DG 7792 CRK-SIN A-320 150 * 0725HDRAGONAIR KA375/KA376 HKG-CRK-HKG A320 168 0945H 1050HCEBU PACIFIC 5J149 HKG-CRK A319 150 1135H *SEAIR DG 7925 HKG-CRK A-320 150 1140H *AIR ASIA PQ7492/ PQ7001 SIN-CRK-KLO A-320 180 1350H 1525HSEAIR DG 7793/ DG 7212 SIN-CRK-BKK A-320 150 1455H 1540HAIR ASIA PQ7002 / PQ7298 KLO-CRK-HKG A-320 180 1800H 1825HCEBU PACIFIC 5J941 CRK-BKK A319 150 * 2045HSEAIR DG 7213 BKK-CRK A-320 150 2315H *AIR ASIA PQ7299 HKG-CRK A-320 180 2315H *ASIANA OZ707/OZ708 ICN-CRK-ICN A-321 177 2355H 0055HWEDNESDAYOPERATOR FLIGHT NO. ROUTE TYPE OF A/C SITING CAPACITY ETA ETDCEBU PACIFIC 5J942 / 5J150 BKK-CRK-HKG A319 150 0355H 0705HAIR ASIA PQ7305 CRK-HKG A-320 180 * 0720HSEAIR DG 7924 CRK-HKG A-320 150 * 0720HSEAIR DG 7792 CRK-SIN A-320 150 * 0725HAIR ASIA AK1590 / AK1591 KUL-CRK-KUL A-320 180 1035H 1100HCEBU PACIFIC 5J149/5J537 HKG-CRK-SIN A319 150 1135H 1210HAIR ASIA PQ7306-PQ7023 HKG-CRK-DVO A-320 180 1140H 1205HSEAIR DG 7925/ DG 7402 HKG-CRK- KLO A-320 180 1140H 1340HSEAIR DG 7793 SIN-CRK A-320 150 1455H *AIR ASIA PQ7024 / PQ7005 DVO-CRK-KLO A-320 180 1620H 1655HSEAIR DG 7403 KLO-CRK A-320 150 1640H *CEBU PACIFIC 5J608/5J370 CEB-CRK-MFM A319 150 1820H 1900HAIR ASIA PQ7006/PQ7357 KLO-CRK-TPE A-320 180 1930H 2035HCEBU PACIFIC 5J538/5J609 SIN-CRK-CEB A319 150 1955H 2045HCEBU PACIFIC 5J371 MFM-CRK A319 150 2330H *Retimed June 26 only | OZ707 0005H | OZ708 0105HOZ707/OZ708 ICN-CRK-ICN A-321 ASIANA 177 2355H 0055HTHURSDAYOPERATOR FLIGHT NO. ROUTE TYPE OF A/C SITING CAPACITY ETA ETDJune 20 & July 18’13 only (Extra flights)/FERRY ICN-CRK-ICN B-737-800 JIN AIR LJ003/LJ004 EXTRA 180 0030H 0140HAIR ASIA PQ7358 / PQ7491 TPE-CRK-SIN A-320 180 0100H 0600HCEBU PACIFIC 5J150 CRK-HKG A319 150 * 0705HSEAIR DG 7792 CRK-SIN A-320 150 * 0725HSEAIR DG 7924 CRK-HKG A-320 150 * 1105HCEBU PACIFIC 5J149 HKG-CRK A319 150 1135H *AIR ASIA PQ7492/ PQ7001 SIN-CRK-KLO A-320 180 1350H 1525HSEAIR DG 7793 / DG7212 SIN-CRK-BKK A-320 150 1455H 1540HSEAIR DG 7925 HKG-CRK A-320 150 1525HAIR ASIA PQ7002 / PQ7298 KLO-CRK-HKG A-320 180 1800H 1825HSEAIR DG 7213 BKK-CRK A-320 150 2315H *AIR ASIA PQ7299 HKG-CRK A-320 180 2315H *Retimed June 27 only | OZ707 0035H | OZ708 0135HOZ707/OZ708 ICN-CRK-ICN A-321 ASIANA 177 2355H 0055HFRIDAYOPERATOR FLIGHT NO. ROUTE TYPE OF A/C SITING CAPACITY ETA ETDCEBU PACIFIC 5J150 CRK-HKG A319 150 * 0705HAIR ASIA PQ7305 CRK-HKG A-320 180 * 0720HSEAIR DG 7924 CRK-HKG A-320 150 * 0720HSEAIR DG 7792 CRK-SIN A-320 180 * 0725HDRAGONAIR 373/KA 376 HKG-CRK-HKG A-320 168 0945H 1050HKAAIR ASIA AK1590 / AK1591 KUL-CRK-KUL A-320 180 1035H 1100HCEBU PACIFIC 5J149/5J537 HKG-CRK-SIN A319 150 1135H 1210HAIR ASIA PQ7306/PQ7023 HKG-CRK-DVO A-320 180 1140H 1205HSEAIR DG 7925 / DG 7402 HKG-CRK- KLO A-320 150 1140H 1340HSEAIR DG 7793 / DG 7212 SIN-CRK-BKK A-320 150 1455H 1615HAIR ASIA PQ7024 / PQ7005 DVO-CRK-KLO A-320 180 1620H 1655HSEAIR DG 7403 KLO-CRK A-320 150 1640H *CEBU PACIFIC 5J608/5J370 CEB-CRK-MFM A319 150 1820H 1900HAIR ASIA PQ7006/PQ7357 KLO-CRK-TPE A-320 180 1930H 2035HCEBU PACIFIC 5J538/5J609 SIN-CRK-CEB A319 150 1955H 2045HSEAIR DG 7213 BKK-CRK A-320 150 2320H *CEBU PACIFIC 5J371 MFM-CRK A319 150 2330H *Cancelled | OZ707-June 14 ONLY | OZ708-June 15 ONLYOZ707/OZ708 ICN-CRK-ICN A-321 177 ASIANA 2355H 0055HSATURDAYOPERATOR FLIGHT NO. ROUTE TYPE OF A/C SITING CAPACITY ETA ETDJIN AIR LJ003/LJ004 ICN-CRK-ICN B-737-800 180 0030H 0140HAIR ASIA PQ7358 / PQ7491 TPE-CRK-SIN A-320 180 0100H 0600HCEBU PACIFIC 5J150 CRK-HKG A319 150 * 0705HSEAIR DG 7792 CRK-SIN A-320 150 * 0800HCancelled on the ff dates: June 8, 15 & 29376 HKG-CRK-HKG A-320 DRAGONAIR KA 375/KA 168 0945H 1050HSEAIR DG 7924 CRK-HKG A-320 150 * 1105HCEBU PACIFIC 5J149 HKG-CRK A319 150 1135H *AIR ASIA PQ7492/ PQ7001 SIN-CRK-KLO A-320 180 1350H 1525HSEAIR DG 7925 HKG-CRK A-320 150 1525H *SEAIR DG 7793 / DG 7212 SIN-CRK-BKK A-320 150 1530H 1710HAIR ASIA PQ7002 / PQ7298 KLO-CRK-HKG A-320 180 1800H 1825HCEBU PACIFIC 5J941 CRK-BKK A319 150 * 2045HAIR ASIA PQ7299 HKG-CRK A-320 180 2315H *ASIANA OZ707/OZ708 ICN-CRK-ICN A-321 177 2355H 0055HSUNDAYOPERATOR FLIGHT NO. ROUTE TYPE OF A/C SITING CAPACITY ETA ETDSEAIR DG 7213 / DG 7792 BKK-CRK -SIN A-320 150 0035H 0725HCEBU PACIFIC 5J942 / 5J150 BKK-CRK-HKG A319 150 0355H 0705HAIR ASIA PQ7305 CRK-HKG A-320 180 * 0720HAIR ASIA AK1590 / AK1591 KUL-CRK-KUL A-320 180 1035H 1100HCEBU PACIFIC 5J149/5J537 HKG-CRK-SIN A319 150 1135H 1210HAIR ASIA PQ7306/ PQ7023 HKG-CRK-DVO A-320 180 1140H 1205HSEAIR DG 7402 CRK-KLO A-320 150 * 1340HSEAIR DG 7793 SIN-CRK A-320 180 1455H *AIR ASIA PQ7024 / PQ7005 DVO-CRK-KLO A-320 180 1620H 1655HSEAIR DG 7403 / DG 7932 KLO-CRK-HKG A-320 150 1640H 1935HAIR ASIA PQ7006/PQ7357 KLO-CRK-TPE A-320 180 1930H 2035HCEBU PACIFIC 5J538/5J370 SIN-CRK-MFM A319 150 1955H 2045HRetimed June 30 only | OZ707 0005H | OZ708 0105HOZ707/OZ708 ICN-CRK-ICN A-321 ASIANA 177 2355H 0055HSEAIR DG 7933 HKG-CRK A-320 150 2355H *Courtesy of Clark International Airport Corporation

SHOWBIZMove out, Carla Abellana…VOLUME II • NO. 52 • AUGUST 22, 2013 • THURSDAYmarianriveraMarian Rivera reyna parin ng GMA 7 PrimetimeSmile-to -deathlang si Rams David ngTriple A Management nangtanungin kungtumaas ba angTF ni MarianRivera sapag-renew nitong contract saGMA 7?Pabironghirit na langsi Rams ay,“tumataasang presyo nggalunggong, ‘diba?”“Kasimahirap din na ‘Ah, gustoko ganito!’’ yun pala maymaganda silang balak parasa akin. So papakingganko muna sila,” si MarianRivera ang nagsasalita.“Ngayon ‘pagfeeling ko eh tagilideh ‘di gawa tayo,eh ‘di isip kami ngteam (Triple A)namin kung anongmaganda,” bulalasniya.Noong time nabalitang mag-ooberda bakod siya,may alingasngasna si Carla Abellanaang ipapalitng GMA sa kaniyabilang Primetime Queen.Ano ang reaksiyon niya?“Nagsalita namansi Atty. Gozon kung anoako sa kanila. At masayaako para kay Carla kungnangyayari ‘yan sa buhayniya kasi sa GMA hindi namankami magkakalaban,eh. Dapat nagtutulungankami dahil kaunti na ngalang kaming artista, ganitopa ‘yung nangyayari. Sohappy ako para sa kanya.At least dumarami kami.”Pero siya pa rin angnag-iisang PrimetimeQueen ng GMA?“Ay nasagot na ni Atty.Gozon ‘yun, so iyon nalang,” sagot niya.“Pero itong mga descriptionna ito na ibinigaysa akin ng GMA, hindi konaman ito hiningi na, ‘Atty.Gozon, bigay n’yo po sa akinyan!’ Hindi ko naman…ibinigay naman nila sa akin‘yun,” dagdag pa niya.So, hawak pa rin niyaang trono?“Hindi naman trono,siguro, mahalin mo lang‘yung trabaho mo kasinakikita naman ng taokung ano ka sa kanila lalona kapag umaarte ka, oano ka ba sa totoong buhay.Iyon na lang. Eh, akonaman hindi naman akonakikipagkompitensiyakahit kanino. Basta akomasaya ako may trabahoako, may nakikilala ako,”sambit pa niya. ●Pagkatapos ng bagyo sa lovelife…Tyrone Oneza maysariling album launchcarlaabellanaPabalik-balik na lang ngayonsi Tyrone Oneza sa Espanyaat Pilipinas. Kasinga, ngayon ay nagsisimula nanamang muli si Tyrone sa kaniyangnaiwang career bago siyanag-stay sa Barcelona.Hinahanap-hanap niya angmundo ng showbiz. After niyangmamalagi ng ilang taon sa Spainat magliwaliw sa buong Europe,balik-Pinas na siya ngayon atinaayos na ang kaniyang unangalbum.Matagumpay na businessmanna si Tyrone ngayon.Kabilang sa negosyo niyaang ilang noodle house saLaguna, car exchange namga second hand na mamahalingkotse sa Japantulad ng BMW ang ibinebentanila sa Tate. Plus,distributor din daw sila ngmga diamond na nanggagalingpa sa Belgium.Nagsimula sa showbizsi Tyrone noong 1987at nakagawa ng ilangpelikula tulad ng Leroy,Leroy, Sinta; at SumayawKa Salome sa Seiko Filmsat Rebelde para sa BuffaloFilms naman.Taong 1996 nangnakipagsapalaran siya saEurope at dito nga siya nagingmatagumpay. Tinatapos naniya ang kaniyang unang albumunder the tutelage ng batikangcomposer na si Vehnee Saturno.Balak nilang ang Star Recordsang mag-release ng naturangalbum.Ang album ni Tyrone aymaglalaman ng seven cuts--tatloay komposisyon ni Vehnee, tatloay revival, at ang isa ay originalna gawa nina Tyrone at ng mahalniyang ina na may titulong “Nagiisa”at posibleng ito raw angmaging carrier single ng albumniya.Ang kikitain ng album ni Tyroneay ido-donate niya sa charitableinstitutions na malapit sakaniyang puso, kaya kitang-kitatalaga na napaka-positive ng mgacareer plans ng mabait na singer.After ma-release ang album niTyrone, balak din daw niyangmag-produce ng indie film.Nag-guest si Tyrone kamakailansa Walang Tulugan ngMaster Showman na si GermanMoreno and I’m sure na masmagiging visible pa si Tyronekapag na-release na ang kanyangalbum. ●Young actor ginagatasansi senior actressNagkaroon pala ng relasyon ang isang senioractress at ang isang young actor na galing sa isang malakingbahay. Nagkasama sila sa isang afternoon serye.Ang nakakaloka lang, nu’ng una ay hiniritan ng actor ngisang mamahaling cellphone ang senior actress. Dahillove naman niya ito, ibinigay.Pero may duda ang kaibigan ng senior actress nainiregalo lang ito sa ka-loveteam dahil nagkaroon ngpress release na nagregalo ang young actor ng ganoongklaseng cellphone at saktong kulay puti rin.Deadma lang si senior actress pero naloka siya dahilnu’ng December hiniritan na namanniya ng tatlong electric fans naibibigay raw sa kamag-anak niyana galing probinsya. Hindi kayaibibigay lang ‘yun ng young actorsa mga humihingi ng pamparafflesa kaniya nu’ng Pasko.Ayaw naman kalasan ngsenior actress ang matipunongyoung actor. Bakit hindiniya mabitiwan? Kasi buhay nabuhay ang dugo nito at sabi niya“magaling”.Getz n’yo na? ●2nd Floor U2 Bldg., Mc-Arthur Highway, Brgy. Dolores, City of San Fernando, PampangaTel/Fax No.: (045) 455-0781, 0918-560-1861, 0918-333-9494 • Email address: primestone_aggre@yahoo.comFor your construction needs: Quality Gravel G-1, Gravel 3/4, Sub-base, Base Course2nd Floor U2 Bldg., Mc-Arthur Highway, Brgy. Dolores, City of San Fernando, PampangaTel/Fax No.: (045) 455-0781, 0918-560-1861, 0918-333-9494 • Email address: primestone_aggre@yahoo.com