Nobody said city bankrupt --EdSa - Headline Gitnang Luzon

VOLUME II • NO. 55AUGUST 27, 2013TUESDAYwww.headlinegl.comThe Most Widely Distributed Local Newspaper in Central Luzonpolice reportDrug suspect arrestedin MacabebeBy Elaine MercadoMACABEBE, Pampanga -- Adrug suspect was arrested by the localpolice in a buy bust operation in BarangaySta. Rita, here, on Friday.Chief Inspector John Lopez Clark,town’s police chief, identified the suspectas Lawrence Soriano, 32 years old,DRUG SUSPECT...pagE 2SCRAP PORK BARREL. Kapampangans, led by Pampanga Auxiliary Bishop Pablo Virgilio David and Advocacy for the Development of Central Luzon President Sonny Dobles, call for the abolishment ofthe “pork barrel system” in the country. Concerned citizens, including nuns, professionals, businessmen and students, wore white shirts as a symbol of their protest. --Photo by Charlene A. CayabyabPampanga joinscall to junk ‘pork’By Charlene A. CayabyabANGELES CITY--Kapampangans, led by Pampanga Auxiliary Bishop Pablo VirgilioDavid, joined efforts to completely abolish the “pork barrel” system in the country.DOH assuresassistanceto ‘Maring’flood victimsBy Joey PaviaSTO. TOMAS, Pampanga –The Department of Health (DOH)has assured Gov. Lilia Pineda thatit will support all-out the floodvictims in Pampanga, includingevacuees in two hard-hit towns.DOH Assistant Secretary Dr.Eric Tayag, who representedDOH Sec. Enrique Ona, visitedCalumpit, Bulacan and Macabebeand Sto. Tomas towns in Pampangaon Saturday to check onDOH... pagE 7junk pork...pagE 7FLOOD. Governor Lilia Pineda, with Department of Health Assistant Sec. Eric Tayag and Board Member Ric Yabut,checking on the evacuees in Sto. Tomas town. --Photo by Ric GonzalesNobodysaid citybankrupt--EdSaBy Marna Dagumboy-del RosarioCITY OF SAN FERNANDO--Mayor Edwin Santiago said yesterdaythat no city governmentofficial or employee said that thecity is bankrupt.This, after rumors spread thatthe previous city administrationhas left the city’s coffers empty.In a press conference, Santiagosaid that the P447 millionthat Pampanga Third DistrictRep. Oscar Rodriguez claimed heleft in the coffers are safe-kept astrust fund, intended for variousprograms of the city government.edsa... pagE 7

2HeadlineGitnang LuzonNEWSAUGUST 27, 2013WRITING HISTORY. City of SanFernando Mayor Edwin Santiago, Vice MayorJimmy Lazatin, city councilors and officials,and guests stand in front of the statue ofnational hero Jose Rizal during the celebrationhonoring the country’s heroes.--Photo by Joey Pavia2 lady drugpeddlers nabbedBy Michael CigaralCAMP TOLENTINO--Two suspectedlady drug pushers were arrested in separateanti-illegal drugs operations in Marivelestown and Balanga City over the weekend.Reports submitted to Senior SuperintendentAudie Atienza, Bataan Police Director,identified the arrested persons asJennifer Yalong, 31, a resident of BonifacioStreet Barangay Poblacion, Mariveles; andViolita Rafal, 41, who resides in Sitio Ugongin Barangay Cataning, Balanga City.Police operatives, disguised as buyers,used marked moneys to entrap the suspects.Two plastic sachets of shabu were confiscatedfrom Yalong while another two sachetsof the same illegal drug came fromRafal.Cases of Violation of Sections 5 and 11of Republic Act 9165 or the ComprehensiveDangerous Drugs Act of 2002 were filedagainst Yalong and Rafal.They are now detained at the BataanDistrict Jail. ●Man kills self afterfight with partnerBy Michael CigaralDINALUPIHAN, BATAAN -- Amidstfamily woes, a 42-year-old family man tookhis life in Barangay Sapang Balas of thistown Saturday morning.The victim was identified by Police Officer2 Gilcerio Dizon as Luis Reyes Magcalas,46, and a resident of the said place.Initial investigations disclosed thataround 10 p.m. of August 23, 2013, the victimhad a heated argument about familyproblems with his live-in partner, LourdesGabriel.The victim then reportedly went out oftheir room, ate his dinner and smoked cigarette.At about 5:30 a.m. the next day, the victim’s12-year-old daughter, Luisita (not herreal name), discovered the lifeless body of herfather hanging at the ceiling of their terrace.Magcalas’ body was brought to a nearbyfuneral home while his family refused theauthorities’ offer to conduct an autopsy. ●WWW.HEADLINEGL.COMMayor eyes SF chroniclesBy Joey PaviaCITY OF SAN FERNAN-DO – Mayor Edwin Santiagoon Monday stressed theneed to write history to makeaware the present and younggenerations of the importanceof the country’s heroes.Santiago, who led a celebrationof the National Heroes’Day here, announcedthe creation of committeethat will write the local historyof Pampanga’s capitalcity.The committee is headedby Dr. Lourdes Javier, who isalso the president of the Cityby Michael CigaralBALANGA CITY --”Porkbarrel is not only shockingand scandalous. It is shamefuland sinful, plain stealing,where the poor and needy arefurther exploited and madeto suffer again and again.”Thus, said Diocese ofCollege of San Fernando.“Without the past, thereis no future,” said Santiago.He added that the committeewill come out with a bookabout the city’s history.Santiago said the heroeshad fought for freedom fromoppressions and foreign invaders.He added that thesame “is true today but wefight against poverty, hunger,corruption and self-centeredgovernance.”Santiago defended PresidentAquino’s fight againstgraft and corruption.“The president is doinggood,” added Santiago, whoBalanga Bishop RupertoSantos saying he supportedthe Monday Million Marchagainst pork barrel.In a press statementSantos said that the prioritydevelopment assistancefund or PDAF does not helpbut instead “feeds the greedand avarice of unscrupulouswas speaking in Tagalog.Santiago said “we mustfight for the return of progressin our place.”For her part, Javier saidthat the members of the “internaland external researchteams and those who willmake interviews have beennamed.”“For a start, we can comeout with a coffee table book,”Javier said.Third District Rep. OscarRodriguez and the citycouncil members, led by ViceMayor Jimmy Lazatin, alsoattended the event at the Heroes’Hall. ●Bataan bishop supports Luneta march vs. porkDRUG SUSPECT from Page 1people.”Santos also urged theCatholic faithfuls to pray fororder and safety during theevent and for good natureamong the marchers.“We pray for change ofheart towards genuine charityand honesty of all,” Santossaid. ●single, a resident of Barangay San Nicolas,Masantol town.The arrest came after an informant told thepolice officers that the suspect was selling illegaldrugs, particularly shabu, in Barangay Sta. Rita.In an interview, Clark said he immediatelyformed a team which he led to conductbuy bust operation. SPO3 Jerry Malapit wastasked to act as poseur buyer.The chief of police handed two P500 billsto Malapit, who was backed-up by PO3 YockdingBenson, Jr. and PO2 Lloyd Ganay.“As the transaction was in progress and theasset, together with SPO3 Malapit, was ableto buy shabu from the suspect, our operativesignalled us by dropping a hand towel--indicatingthat the deal has been consummated--and he immediately introduced himself tothe suspect as a police officer,” Clark narrated.He said the suspect, upon knowing that heis under an anti-illegal drug operation, ranaway and tried to flee, dropping a short .“Upon seeing that the suspect ran awayfrom the scene, the back-up personnel immediatelyjoined and helped chase the suspectuntil he was cornered and apprehended,”Clark added.He said the suspect was placed under arrestand, subsequently, a body search wasconducted.Confiscated from the possession and controlof the suspect were two marked money;caliber .38 revolver pistol with five live ammunitions;and, small block pouch containingseven pieces of heat-sealed plastic sachet containingwhite crystalline substance suspectedto be shabu.The police chief said all pieces of evidencewere brought to the Regional Crime LaboratoryOffice 3, at Camp Olivas in the City of SanFernando for laboratory and ballistic examination.Tests yielded positive on methamphetaminehydrochloride or shabu as per examinationon the eight plastic sachets that containedthe white crystalline substance.On August 24, the suspect had undergoneinquest proceeding at the Provincial Prosecutor’sOffice under Assistant State ProsecutorPhilip Tumala, who confirmed his detention.No bail was recommended for the case underSection 5, Article II of Republic Act 9165.While, P200,000 and P60,000 bails wererecommended for the cases under Section 11,Article II of RA 9165 and Presidential Decree1866 as amended by RA 8294, respectively. ●SPAM to holdconfab in BoholCITY OF SAN FERNAN-DO--The School Press Advisers’Movement (SPAM Inc.) invitesstudent-journalists and advisersnationwide to join in its 7th AnnualNational Convention andFourth SPAM National JournalismQuiz Bee: PambansangPautakang Pampahayagan slatedon September 12-14 at TagbilaranCity, Bohol.Bearing the theme: “Intensifyingthe power of CampusPaper in Protecting and Preservingthe Environment andNatural Resources,” the SPAMInc., in coordination with theBohol Island State University(BISU), aims to recognize theexcellent services of campusjournalists and advisers, honetheir talents, and provide themwith the recent trends in campusjournalism.In a statement given bySPAM President Dr. Melanie V.Briones, she said that, “SPAMInc. will continue to live by itsbattle cry which is to ‘advocateresponsible campus journalism’.”“The conference encouragesstudent-journalists and advisersfrom both public and private elementaryand secondary schoolsto participate. The participationof officials, employees andstudents from higher educationinstitutions (HEIs) shall be voluntary.However, officials and employeesfrom State and LocalUniversities and Colleges (SUCsand LUCs) should have priorapproval from the president orhead of the concerned institutionand are hereby remindedto observe proper use of governmentfunds,” Briones added.The registration fee will includetwo nights and three daysaccommodation; breakfast,lunch and dinner meals, snacks,tour and outbound education tothe famous Chocolate Hills atCarmen, Bohol and to the Tarsiers’Sanctuary at Loboc, Bohol;as well as kits and certificates.For further inquiries, Dr. Brionescan be reached through mobilenumber 09268685451 orthrough e-mail address brionesmelanie@yahoo.com.Meanwhile, representativesfrom different respectiveinstitutions will compete onthe following on-the-spot competitions:Digital Lay outing(feature page), Feature Editing,News Editing, Devcom Editing,Editorial Editing, best in DigitalPhotography (magazine coverdesign), and Pautakang Pampahayagan.For SPAM members, majorawards will also be conferredwhich include the following:2013 Top 3 Awards of Excellencein the field of Campus Journalismin the Philippines (HighestPointers among all publications,individual and group pointscombined); SPAM’s MedallionAward of Excellence in the fieldof Campus Journalism in thePhilippines (10 College StudentJournalists and 10 Campus PaperAdvisers from Elementaryto College); and SPAM MEDAL-LION AWARD OF EXCEL-LENCE IN THE FIELD OFSPAM... 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BUSINESS3HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 27, 2013Kris Aquino visits Pampanga for relief effortsBy Marna Dagumboy-del RosarioMAGALANG, Pampanga-- Presidential sister and actressKris Aquino distributed reliefgoods to some 1,000 residentsin five barangays here on Friday.Accompanied by PampangaFirst District Rep. Joseller“Yeng” Guiao, her sister BallsyAquino-Cruz, Third DistrictRep. Oscar Rodriguez, townmayor Romy Pecson and SangguniangBayan members, Aquinodistributed assorted reliefgoods to flood victims of barangaysSan Vicente, San Nicolas 1stand 2nd, San Francisco and Sto.Niño.Prior to her distribution ofrelief goods here, Aquino alsodonated goods to her provincematesin Tarlac City, andthe towns of Camiling andPaniqui in Tarlac, who werealso hard-hit by flash floodsspawned by Typhoon Maringand the southwest monsoon.Guiao, for his part, thankedthe Aquinos for choosing Magalang,which is under his district,to be the beneficiary ofrelief goods from her personalpocket.“Nagpapasalamat tayo kayMadam Kris Aquino sa pagpiliniya sa Magalang bilang isa samga bayan na pagbibigyan niyang relief goods lalo na sa mga nasalantang nagdaang bagyo. Itoay galing sa kaniyang personalna pera at hindi pera ng gobyernokaya malaki po ang pasasalamatnatin sa kaniya,” Guiao said.After her distribution here,Aquino went to the City of SanFernando, particularly at theHeroes Hall, to donate anotherset of relief goods to evacueesthere. ●SM holds‘Operation Tulong’for typhoon victimsBy Marna Dagumboy-del RosarioCITY OF SAN FERNANDO--SM Foundation,Inc. (SMFI), along with SM Cares andSM Supermalls, and the Department SocialWelfare and Development 3 (DSWD-3) distributedsome 1,800 relief goods to floodedvictims in this city and the towns of Apalitand Macabebe on Friday.Thru its Operation Tulong Express overthe weekend, flooded victims in evacuationareas at San Fernando Elementary School,San Isidro Integrated School, Quebiawan ElementarySchool, Barangay San Vicente inApalit, and, Barangay San Esteban and SitioMindanao in Macabebe received relief goodsdistributed by volunteer employees of SM CityPampanga, SM City San Fernando Downtownand SM Savemore Apalit.All year round, SM Foundation conductscharity projects under four areas of advocacy--education through scholarship programsand donations of schoolhouses; health-orientedprojects like medical missions, mobileclinics and hospital activity centers; religiouscommunity projects; and, mall-based outreachprograms.Mall goers can drop their in-kind donationsat mall-based Operation Tulong Expressbooths locatedin all SM mallsnationwide.SM Foundationhas partneredwith CaritasManila all overthe country toaccept all malldonations inkind.●SERVICE WITH A SMILE. McDonalds, through its “Bigay Tulong” program, in cooperation with the Local Government Unitheaded by Mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab, distributes food items in Lubao town. Also in photo is television/movie actor Xian Lim.By Butch GunioORANI, Bataan--An allegedmember of the dreadedBudol Budol Gang hasvictimized a Seven-ElevenConvenience Store here onFriday.According to police reportfurnished by InspectorJanice Piga, Bataan policeprovincial information officer,a still unidentified malemember of the gang approachedthe Seven-ElevenStore in Barangay CentroUno around 9:30 a.m. andasked store employees if theywant their paper bills be convertedinto coins to be usedas change.The store manager instructedstore crew Leo Aquino,19, resident of BarangayMabatang, to bring P20,000paper bills, and accompanythe suspect to the Orani PublicMarket.--CONTRIBUTED PHOTO‘Budol-Budol’ victimizes Orani convenience storeReport said upon arrivingat the market, Aquinohanded the cash money tothe suspect.The suspect went to astore in the public marketand never came back. Aquinorealized he was hoodwinked.Police are conductingfollow-up operations to knowthe identity of the suspect. ●SM San Fernando staff, tenantsgather donations for flood victimsRELIEF DISTRIBUTION. Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan and Pampanga First DistrictRep. Joseller “Yeng” Guiao lead the distribution of relief goods to the affectedfamilies of tropical storm “Maring” in Angeles City. (AC-CIO)by Charlene A. CayabyabCITY OF SAN FERNAN-DO--Staff and tenants of ashopping mall here startedgathering donations for victimsof typhoon “Labuyo” inthe city.SM San FernandoDowntown (SMSFD) staffand tenants gathered theirdonations in kind at themall’s Operation TulongExpress (OPTE) bin onMonday.SMSFD Mall ManagerLana Erroba said theywanted to start relief operationsfrom their selves.“We may be a small mallbut our hearts are big onhelping those who are inneed,” Erroba said.SM Mall administrationemployees, SM Affiliates(The SM Store, SM Supermarket,SM Appliance,BDO, Watsons, Ace Hardware& SM Cinema), includingsecurity and agencypersonnel participated inthe contribution efforts.Mall tenants also madetheir donations by puttingin their old stuff likeclothes, blankets, etc., tothe donation bin. Someeven donated basic necessityfoods like noodles, rice,water and biscuits.“We want to show thatthrough OPTE, ‘bayanihan’at SM City San FernandoDowntown is still alive,” Errobasaid. ●

4HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 27, 2013EDITORIALNational Heroes Day(Speech of President Benigno S. Aquino III at Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig City)Our history is filled with Filipinos ready to fight for their fellowmenand for their country, regardless of the trials that faced them. It isthey who we remember and celebrate every year—these individuals whohave shown that in our veins runs the blood of heroes. We consider themheroes—those who confronted the challenges of an extraordinary time.Their commitment and their resolve were tested, and they rose to the occasion.The names of these men and women may or may not decorate thepages of our history books, but they were the ones who made our freedom,as well as the reforms we are undertaking right now, possible.One shining example is Commodore Ramon Alcaraz, who displayedremarkable bravery during the Second World War. He fought only with awooden Q-boat, clashing against the zero fighters of the invading Japanese—oneof the most modern airplanes of that period. He could havewaved the white flag from the start to avoid battle with the unparalleledforce of his opponents, but despite his disadvantages, Commodore Alcarazdisplayed grit and whole-hearted commitment to being a soldier. Heshowed that the Filipino cannot be easily overwhelmed. Because of this, hewas able to shoot down three of the nine zero fighters; and he was ready tocontinue fighting if only his superiors hadn’t ordered him to surrender. Hiscontribution to history did not end there. He was recognized as the fatherof the Philippine Marines, and he even resisted the dictatorship when ournation was on the brink of Martial Law.Our soldiers who display a willingness to put themselves in peril forthe sake of their fellow Filipinos exhibit the very same principles that CommodoreAlcaraz did. They prove their courage every time they respond topowerful storms, or battle against those who seek to sow terror especiallyin far-flung areas of the country. They may not personally know the peoplethey are helping, but they are ready to risk their lives to save and assistthose in need.In the same way, our OFWs should be considered heroes. They sacrificeso much and distance themselves from their families just so theycan afford better lives for their loved ones. Their hard work and dedicationto their jobs have not just shown the world the traits and the skills ofFilipinos—they also help our country achieve true, inclusive growth anddevelopment.In many different ways, all of us have benefited from the compassionand hard work of those who have come before; and it is only right thatwe continue that tradition. Under the banner of solidarity, let us help oneanother in pursuing our collective desires as one Filipino people.Last Friday, I announced the abolition of the PDAF. This is part of continuouslyfinding and forming a mechanism that ensures that the people’smoney can only be used for the people. We will do everything in our powerto find those who conspired to take advantage of the PDAF’s good intentions,and to hold them accountable. We will not allow anyone to be usedto propagate the corrupt practices of a few. We will make certain that themistakes of the past are not repeated so that we may further ascertain thatthe people’s money is spent properly. But for the system to be truly effective,we also need our people to keep vigilant watch of each project thatwill be funded.The challenge for us: that we not be content with waiting for and receivinghelp from others. Instead, let us do everything we can to fulfill ourresponsibilities to our fellowmen and to society. The question for all of us:Can we still look ourselves in the mirror if we say no to the opportunities tocontribute to change? Wouldn’t it feel good to be the rightful inheritor ofthe freedom our heroes fought and died for?Heroism begins within us—in identifying and siding with what isright, and shunning what is wrong. This is the wellspring of our determinationto care for those in need, and to defend those whose rights are beingtrampled on. As a sign that we respect and value the examples of ourheroes; let us give life to the lessons and the commitment of our heroes. Ifthey have proven that the Filipino can truly care for his fellow Filipino, whatstops us from following in their footsteps? Each and every one of us—inwhichever sector, whatever our state in life might be—can choose to bea good Filipino. Each one of us, no matter the size of our contribution, canbe a hero. Every step we take forward—as long as we do it as one Filipinonation—can bring about widespread change. Let us proudly show theworld that the sacrifices of our heroes were not meaningless; let us continuefighting to bequeath coming generations a better Philippines.Thank you.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.The publisher does not knowingly publish false information and may notbe held liable for the views of its columnists exercising their right to freeexpression.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) 435-0938Amidst the PDAF scandal, acelebrity couple turned politiciansturned out to be thegreatest jokes of them all. The man,a sitting senator, sat high in hishorse and disdainfully denied anywrongdoings, whatsoever.The woman, amember of the Houseof Representatives,unabashedly managedto flaunt herstupidity, not oncebut twice, first on theRH Bill deliberationsand now this. Admit-BrainwavesMichelle Catap-LacsonE-pinionERICSON CANOKap’s amazing storiestedly dim-witted,she was a victim ofher own bickeringwhen she confirmedthat every penny shespent for public servicecame from publicfunds, as she sworeshe couldn’t give to charity their“personal” funds, arrogantly stating,“pinaghirapan na daw nila yunat sa kanila na daw yun”. (susmiyo!ansarap batukan!)The senator, for his part, repeatedlydeclared that he has no affiliationor any tie-up to the Napoleses,whether business or personal. “Theyare more of acquaintances,” he said.“We were introduced once or twiceand aside from the customary Hi’sand Hello’s we have no interactionwith each other,” he added.Never mind the Securities andExchange Commission documentshowing his eldest son, Brian Revilla(Leonard Brian Bautista) to bebusiness partners with none otherbut Napoles’ son, James ChristoperNapoles. Never mind the photographs(taken at a party in SanJuan--apparently hosted by anothersenator) showing their apparentcloseness and familiarity. Nevermind the Commission on Audit reportthat P422.99 million ofthe senator’s PDAF went to5 of Napoles’ dubious NGOsfor 2007-2009 alone. Well, Ihave three words for you Mr.Senator – “Res ipsa loquitur!”“To say that theFilipino peopleare enraged bythis anomaly is anunderstatement ofthe highest level.”And for all these zarzuela, theproud senator from Cavite still managesto drag his possible candidacyon the upcoming 2016 presidentialelections and that these are nothingbut orchestrated demolition jobs, toruin his name. Que horror!To top all these, the senator reportedlyhired handwriting expertsto verify the authenticity of the signaturesfor his PDAF releases. Hilariously,COA chairperson GracePulido-Tan vouched that it is thesenator himself who confirmed theauthenticity of the signatures of hisrepresentative, so you could just imaginethe confusion of the former. Tomake matters worse for Revilla, theCOA chair affirmed that they haveFor most of my life, I have remained apathetic toall the problems and issues affecting our countryparticularly if we’re talking about politicalconflicts and scandals. This indolence may bea result of my lack of maturity, awareness and life experiences,making me ignorant of the immeasurableimpacts of these matters in every Filipino’s life.Amidst one of the most atrocious problems that oureverything in writing. “Seriously!”she stressed.I give the Revillas one thingthough; aside from brandishingtheir own kind of stupidity in moreways than one, they have managedto become favorites for the “mosthated people in the Philippines”, secondto none, except of course to thepork-enriched, Napoleses! It is veryunfortunate that you simply cannotexplain PDAF without mentioningNapoles and the word corruption.And you simply cannot explain corruptionwithout mentioning congressand, of course, the Revillas.To say that the Filipino people areenraged by this anomaly is an understatementof the highest level.And even with the reassuring wordsfrom the president that PDAF is tobe abolished, quite a number remainskeptic. Why is Pnoy taking adifferent stand all of a sudden? Didhe just admit his guilt of inaction inthis area of neglect and abuse? Is thepork barrel really to be abolished?-- Or rebranded? Are the loopholesproperly addressed? What are thesafeguards undertaken to ensureprotection from previous corruptpractices? And to what extent wouldthe investigation be regarding theprevious pork releases? Will therebe an impartial investigation knowingthe high profile nature of thepeople involved? Will “big fishes”eventually be putted behind bars? --Or just, the ever usual, “fall guys”?I hate to sound like an annoyingglass-is-half-empty type but becausethese inquiries were not substantiallysatisfied, the Luneta rallypushed thru. •When indolence becomes indignation“It is only now that I have been raged this much that I am very much willing to be a pathe voice that wants to be heard, because after all, it is our money that is in question hcountry is currently beset with, the PDAF or porkrel scandal, the “sleeping beast” inside me hasawakened, and has been wanting to unleash itsand callousness to wipe out these wicked beingsing the impending demise of our nation. The queis, do I have the apt means to channel this angefrustration?Well, as an ordinary Filipino, I can only hop

HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 27, 20135President PNoy first suspended the release of PDAFand then announced its abolition for the next budgetyear. The unbelievers warned against just renamingthe hated pork. An actual resolution to abolish PDAF hasbeen filed by Senator Chiz Escudero. More lawmakers havealready indicated their support to the resolution albeit invarious circumstances and tones of commitment. With thelatest statement from Malacañang the Lower House will bebusy groping for alter-natives andthe frenzy could shakepolitical alliances.With anti-pork massspringing out in increasingnumber ofplaces in the countryand other parts of theglobe, the death ofPDAF or any derivativemight just become areality. Local governmentunits will eithersuffer from being forciblyweaned off the Congressionallargesse orbarbeenragecausstionr ande forprotestsgrow in strength towards total empowerment as envisionedby the Local Government Code.Will the province of Pampanga get less once the pork isabolished? I have the serious gut feeling that the provincewill get more. Why? Pampanga has Governor Lilia “Nanay”Pineda.Last Wednesday evening I watched Nanay with Noli deCastro live on television. They were standing on a floodedstreet in Sto. Tomas after a large chunk of the tail dike in BarangaySta. Rita, Minalin gave way. Asked what happenedto the dike that was just repaired just recently, the goodgovernor confidently said without any attempt to rationalize,“Nasira uli e.” Noli, expecting a longer reply, was visiblyperplexed for a moment. But those who knew Nanay couldfeel the Governor’s pent-up wrath.It was during a meeting in Clark with all concerned justafter this year’s elections when Nanay asked the DPWH officialsabout the state of the tail dike. Photos were projectedon the screen to show repairs being done. The photos did notgive that feeling of assurance that Sto. Tomas and MinalinHoly Angel University (HAU) washit with another labor-relatedblow last week when membersof the HAU Teachers and EmployeesUnion (HAUTEU) went on strike onthe eve of the visit of Manila ArchbishopAntonio Cardinal Tagle.This kind of organized and lawfulaction is one way of attractingattention and expressing sentimentsover collective bargainingagreement (CBA) negotiations,transparency issues and requestfor salary increase.The involvement of studentsin this undertaking was unstoppable.In fact, by looking at onlineposts through social mediaand the number of supporterswho packed HAU’s main gate,the demonstration has become astudent-teacher rally.Some activists took advantage of thesituation; even insinuating student organizationsto take a stand. It went toa point when students were enjoinedto boycott classes to show support toHAUTEU.I just wonder if the parents knowwhat their children are doing in school.And for the students, do they reallyrt ofere.”Porkless Pampanga will be a blessinggut feelLeny Manalo“I have the gut feelingthat the longerPampanga remainsporkless the betterfor the province inthe long run.”Holy unrestknow what they are getting into?We cannot blame the kids if they feelthe need to support their teachers. Infact, the students themselves are supposedlythe direct beneficiaries of anytuition hike. What seems to be unacceptableat first may beright after all.“The stakes are high andHAU cannot afford to loseits credibility especiallybecause it is one of thelargest universities inCentral Luzon today. ”On the other hand, weshould consider that theissue at hand is affecting the reputationof an educational institution. Thestakes are high and HAU cannot affordto lose its credibility especially becauseit is one of the largest universities inCentral Luzon today. Both partiesshould come into an agreement as soonas possible.that intervention (whether divine, supernatural,or even extraterrestrial) to help us solve this neverendingcrisis. But as much as I can hope, I still cannotgrasp the fact that we are helpless given that thepeople whose job is to make our lives better are thevery same ones who are messing it up. And with that,I think I just have to wait for either a bloody revolt ora civil war as the only way to end this hysteric plaguethat eats us all up.So while I bask in the illusion that eventually, everythingwill be solved, I continue with my life as anormal citizen just like millions of other Filipinos whoeat, work, sleep and wake up every single day to dothe same thing all over again just to be able to earn adecent life. Just like what a blogger said in a thread Ifollowed the other day, we can all move on from thiswould be safe the next time around, but how could anyoneat that moment question those with the expertise? Thosepresent felt Nanay was marking their words nevertheless.Now that disaster is again rearing its ugly head, it is theGovernor who remains the principal one whom the provincecan rely on to rally support and wangle assistance forits pressing needs. As expected, she is now demanding swiftaction and strongly reminding the DPWH regional and districtoffices to coordinate with the provincial government toensure the “correct and reliable designs of the projects.” Wealways said during her early months in the capitol that Nanaydid not know how to get mad. Now concerned officialsand personnel should better be alert and runningwhen disaster threatens her constituents.At the moment, the province’s representativesin Congress are understandably incapableof providing funding initiatives but they stillcan be a big help to the provincial governmentby endorsing the requests of the Governor upto the President. Congressman Oca Rodriguezis Liberal by heart. Congressman Yeng Guiaois Cory by heart. I don’t think endorsementsfrom Congressman Rimpy Bondoc and evenCongresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo willhurt. A united provincial stand no matter how you look at itwill never be ignored by the national government.Nanay has earned a very good record on implementingprograms and projects. She has focus and resolve. Themuch-improved health facilities in the province attest tothat. This is something that the national government couldnever overlook unless by intent. When Nanay speaks, theybetter listen. When Nanay speaks, Pampanga city and municipalmayors better listen. This will be a porkless periodthat could last for months or even stay forever depending onthe next events.Congressman Guiao has already filed two very importantbills concerning Clark that intend to optimize its utilizationto benefit not only the province but the region and thecountry as well. I assume the other district representativeshave filed their own pet bills by now. The provincial governmentshould provide information support for these billsand whenever necessary mobilize people support for theirpassage. The congressmen can concentrate on law makingInsightsEarl P. Tongolgut feel... Page 7So we mirror this experience withthat of a similar but older institution –the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Ihad a chat with one of my college professorsand she told me that my Dominican-runalma mater had its ownshare of “dark ages” in the‘80s pertaining to its workers’group.I talked to Rene Tadle, anofficer of the UST FacultyUnion or USTFU.“It is the responsibilityof the union to protect therights of faculty members,”Tadle said, highlighting thecontroversial “70% for teachers”rule of CHED.“But as much as possible,strikes should be avoided.Everything should be resolvedin the most reasonablemanner,” he added.So, I raised the question: “what is thebest thing to do?”“Be transparent,” he answered.Transparency builds trust. And thisis true in any organization – be it publicor private. If both parties are honest,doubts and misunderstandings willinsights... Page 7scandal and pretend that everything is good but justdon’t fret when you see your paycheck with the word“tax” on it.So much has happened in a span of weeks sincethis scandal surfaced. From the time it was exposedto this time that Mrs. Napoles is missing in action,to President Aquino “abolishing” the PDAF, and theAugust 26 Million March launched by concerned citizensmostly composed of the working class members,I want to remain hopeful that this will not be anotherNBN-ZTE Scandal gone with the wind, or the MaguindanaoMassacre flushed out of the toilet, or the numerousother social grievances that have instigatedunrest and disgust among every Filipino in this belovedcountry of ours.brainwaves... Page 7Ang tinig ng isip at damdaminSasamantalahin ko ang pagkakataon habang hindi patapos ang paggunita natin sa buwan ng wika upangmakapagsulat pa rin sa ating Pambansang Wika.Sayang naman ang mga ganitong pagkakataon upangmagamit sa makabuluhang paraan ang ating PambansangWika. Sabihin pa na hindi naman lahat ng mga nakapagsusulatgamit ang ating Pambansang Wika ay tunayna nakapagsusulat ng maayos, matalino at makabuluhangamit ang wikang tinutukoy ko. Nagiging masaya na langako na kahit paano’y sinusubukan nilang makapagsulatgamit ang ating Pambansang Wika sa kabila man ng kanilangkakulangan sa kahusayan at kasanayan sa paggamitdito ng tama, matalino, at may lalim at sustansiya.Alam ko…masakit talagang marinig o mabasa omakatagpo ang katotohanan,lalo na kapag hindi mo ito inaasahan.***Hindi maikakaila ninoman nasa panahon natin ngayon higitkailanman ay mas lalong lumalakasang mga tinig at mas lalongnagpupuyos ang mga damdaminng marami nating kababayanpara makamit ang isang napakailapna pangangailangan atkarapatan, at sa iba pa nga’y tilaito’y mananatili na lamang isangpangarap: ang KATARUNGAN.Ang pag-ibig sa katarungan aynaghahasik ng panganib saanman ito makarating. Ito ay isangpanganib para sa matandangkaayusan at gayon din para sasarili.Noong nakaraang ika-26 ngAgosto, nagkaroon ng isangmalakihan at malawakang “rally”o pagtitipon ang ating mgakababayan bilang pamamaraannila ng pagpapakita at paghahayagng kanilang pagkadismaya samga kamakailan pa lamang namga eskandalo na kinasasangkutanng mga taong pinagkatiwalaannila mismo upang magingtagapag-patupad ng batas attagapag-panatili ng kaayusan atkatarungan sa ating bansa.Towardsthe LightABEL SOTO“Madalas kongsabihin sa akingmga kaibigan atmga estudyantena ang pag-isipsa katotohananat pag-angkin sakatotohanan aydalawang magkaibang-bagay.”May nakinig kaya? May naantig kaya? May nakonsensiyakaya?***Sabi ni Bob Ong, kaya daw namigay ng konsensiya angDiyos ay dahil alam Niyang hindi sa lahat ng oras ay gumaganang tama at maayos ang utak ng tao. Tama si Bob.At nagpapasalamat ako sa Diyos na mabuti’t sa Kanyangkarunungan ay hindi na Niya minarapat pang bigyan rinng utak ang konsensiya ng tao. Dahil kung nagkataongiyon ang ginawa Niya, natitiyak kong marami sa atin angpalagiang makakaaway ang kanilang mga sarili. Kasamana ‘ko do’n.***Naniniwala ako na ang karamihan sa atin kundi manang bawat isa sa atin ay bumubuo at humuhubog ng kaniyangsariling buhay na siya mismong sentro ng kaniyangpaghahalintulad para sa kaniyang kaisipan tungkol samundong kaniyang tinatahanan.Ano kaya ang sa akin? Ang sa inyo ano ang paghahalintuladna ito?***Madalas kong sabihin sa aking mga kaibigan at mga estudyantena ang pag-isip sa katotohanan at pag-angkin sakatotohanan ay dalawang magkaibang-bagay. Maramingtao ang nag-iisip ng napakaraming bagay—ngunit hindinaman nila ito inihahayag. Alam marahil nila na ang paghahayagsa mga katotohanang nasa kanilang mga pusoat isip ay mangangahulugan ng malaking pagbabago sakanilang mga buhay. Alam kasi nila na ang paghahayagng mga bagay na totoo ay mangangahulugan rin ng paggawang mga pagbabago sa kanilang mga sarili at higitpa dito’y ang ilagay sa panganib ang mga buhay ng mgataong nakapaligid sa kanila sa araw-araw na ginawa ngDiyos. Alam kasi ng mga taong ito na umaako at umaangkinng tunay sa katotohanan na ay ang unang hakbangpatungo sa bangin ng kapahamakan at kamatayan. Hindina nakapagtataka kung bakit marami sa atin ang pinipilina lamang tumahimik. “Conspiracy of silence” ang tawagng ibang dalubhasa sa pamamaraan at pagpapasyang itong ating mga kababayan.Ito ang kaso sa pinakahuling “Pork Barrel Scam”: angkaso ng pananahimik para sa isang tahimik nilang buhay.Patahimikin naman kaya sila ng kanilang mga kontowardsthe light... Page 7

6HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 27, 2013Crossword puzzleles.com for hints and solutions!Down1. Brazilian river25. AssuagesDown 2. Where the Euphrates flows 28. Jacob's 27. Russian wife ballerina before Rachel3. DaftPlisetskaya1. Visitors to 4. “___ Jesus Mater”29. "The 28. Last School Days grad of Pompeii"2. Vidi, in English 5. Home of the Mustangs, for girl 29. Anger, with “up”short30. “Poor Richard’s” book3. Currency 6. in Branch Capri30. Try this firstof the armed forces 31. Decorative metalwork4. ___ on (exaggerates)7. Artist’s studio site 31. Antiseptic 35. Type of element textbook market8. Racer Luyendyk36. Connery of Bond films5. Braz. neighbor35. Company's icon9. Singer O’Connor37. Gulp from a bottle10. ___ Day (November 2) 39. Tangled6. Eggs, biologically36. Milk, in Marseille11. Show again41. Cut out7. Cassidy portrayer 12. Plymouth’s William John 37. ___-ball 44. Ph.D. (arcade and L.L.B. game)13. Mike of “SNL”46. “___ of cocktails8. Peter Fonda's 18. Off-the-wall golden role39. Campy 1960's hit sitcomfloated...”: “The Great Gatsby”9. Baggage 22. carrier Raleigh’s state: Abbr. 41. Work 49. Click on glass, and clack say24. Lego cousin50. Mint family herb10. Learned44. Item in an actor's hand11. Medieval rabbinical writer46. Teasdale and Roosevelt12. Bay window49. Intl. assn. for learning13. Bushels50. Gutta- __18. Maze options51. Offspring22. Ugandan tyrant Idi ___52. Split to bondSM PAMPANGA | Cinema 124. 6-3, 5-7 and 6-4, The e.g. Mortal Instruments:53. Diminishes in intensityCity of Bones25. Safe place56. CouplesMTRCB Rating: PG-1310:40 AM | 1:15 PM27. Diner sandwiches, for57. | 3:50 Place PM for | 6:25 cogitationPM | 9:00 PMshort59. Go over 212 degreesSM PAMPANGA | Cinema 4The ConjuringMTRCB Rating: R-1311:40 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:20 PM| 6:40 PM | 9:00 PMSM PAMPANGA | Cinema 4Ang Huling HenyaMTRCB Rating: PG-1311:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:00 PM| 6:30 PM | 9:00 PMSM PAMPANGA | Cinema 6R.I.P.D.MTRCB Rating: PG-1310:40 AM | 12:40 PM | 2:40 PM |4:40 PMSM PAMPANG| CINEMA 6The ButlerMTRCB Rating: PG-136:25 PM | 9:00 PMPuzzle ID: #W044DV1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 1617 18 1920 21 2223 24 25 2627 28 29 30 3132 33 34 35 36 3738 39 40 41 4243 44 45 46 4748 49 5051 52 53 5455 56 57 58 59 60 6162 63 64 6566 67 6869 70 71SM PAMPANGA | Cinema 3Planes in 3DMTRCB Rating: GP12:20 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:50 PM| 9:00 PMSM PAMPANGA | Cinema 5EkstraMTRCB Rating: PG-1311:20 AM | 1:45 PM |4:10 PM | 6:35 PMRobinsons Starmills |Cinema 1EkstraMTRCB Rating: PG-1312:00 PM | 2:20 PMRobinsons Starmills |Cinema 1Ang Huling HenyaMTRCB Rating: PG-135:00 PM | 7:40 PMRobinsons Starmills |Cinema 2The ConjuringMTRCB Rating: R-1312:30 PM | 2:50 PM |5:10 PM | 7:30 PMRobinsons Starmills | Cinema 3R.I.P.D.MTRCB Rating: PG-131:30 PM | 3:35 PM | 5:40 PM51. Autumn pigment60. 52. Longhorn Commerce State schoolnear 53. the __ place Mex. (locate) border56. Blunt61. 57. Houston Sacramento player, arena informally64. 59. Jerry Loser Lewis to the hosts tortoise its60. Companion of terminertelethons annually: Abbr.61. Salinger gal65. 64. ___ Vigor favor: please (Sp.)65. Old name for TokyoSM CLARK | Cinema 1The ConjuringMTRCB Rating: R-1311:40 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:20 PM |6:40 PM | 9:00 PMSM CLARK | Cinema 2The Mortal Instruments:City of BonesMTRCB Rating: PG-1311:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:00 PM |6:30 PM | 9:00 PMSM CLARK |D-CINEMAPlanes in 3DMTRCB Rating: GP12:40 PM | 2:45 PM | 4:50 PM |6:55 PM | 9:00 PMSM CLARK |Cinema 4The ButlerMTRCB Rating: PG-1310:40 AM | 1:15 PM | 3:50 PMPercy Jackson:Sea of MonstersMTRCB Rating: PG-136:40 PM | 9:00 PMSM CLARK |Cinema 5Ang Huling HenyaMTRCB Rating: PG-1310:40 AM | 1:15 PM | 3:50PM | 6:25 PM | 9:00 PMSM CLARK |Cinema 6R.I.P.D.MTRCB Rating: PG-1312:40 PM | 2:45 PM | 4:50 PM| 6:55 PM | 9:00 PMSM CLARK |IMAXThe Mortal Instruments:City of BonesMTRCB Rating: PG-1312:30 PM | 3:30 PM |6:30 PM | 9:30 PMRobinsons Starmills | Cinema 4PlanesMTRCB Rating: GP12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PMRobinsons Starmills | Cinema 5R.I.P.D.MTRCB Rating: PG-1311:40 AM | 1:45 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:55 PM |8:00 PMRobinsons Starmills | Cinema 6The Mortal Instruments: Cityof BonesMTRCB Rating: PG-1312:00 PM | 2:40 PM | 5:20 PM | 8:00 PMRobinsons Angeles | Cinema 1The ConjuringMTRCB Rating: R-1312:30 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:40 PMQ594DOAcross1. Sty inhabitants5. Hacienda rooms10. Comoser14. Smell ___ (be leery)15. Native kiwi16. “The Windsor Beauties” painter17. Street urchin19. Burden20. Middle East’s Gulf of ___21. Harder to discern23. Paul who sang “Having My Baby”26. They’re squirreled away27. Best Supporting Actor, 199432. Longtime ring champ33. Big strings in the orchestra34. Like the Boston-accentedpronunciation of many words38. Season to be jolly40. Bottoms of graphs42. Did away with, as a dragon43. Make changes to45. Roosevelt’s last summit47. “Bah ____,” 1949 song48. Dockers line51. Susquehanna’s lake source54. Grand Ole___55. She jilted Troilus58. “... who lived in ___”62. “What ___ God wrought!”:Numbers 23:2363. “Family Feud” phrase66. “Factory Girl” subjectSedgwick67. Heston classic68. Utah town69. Lacerate70. Like many replaysLAST 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)You may be planning a large get-together with the press or a big sales promotion and hiring peopleto advance your business or your career. You are on the right track but do consider saving a littleresearch money for another promotion in about a month. This way, the word not only gets aroundbut sticks in the mind of those who will support you. This may be political, show business or a newbusiness; whatever the case, you will find success. If you have not done this type of advertisementbefore now, you might call or request a get-together with someone that has done this type ofadvertising and retain some expert advice. There may be prizes, food choices, decorations, etc.You can then take the ideas and organize the best part.ARIES (MAR. 21-APR. 19)A feeling of restlessness this morning may lead you to list the variety of things you want to accomplishnow. Some political issues may come to your attention but most of all you just want tocomplete your work so you can make some phone calls for a future get-together with friends. Thisafternoon your activities center on finishing up old business and list making. Your many responsibilitiesaround the home front may keep you away from those who offer you a much-neededrelaxation this afternoon. There are errands to run and people to see. Soon enough however, youwill be able to spend some quiet time with a loved ones. Use the fresh fruits in the stores now forafter dinner desert treats, perhaps a tart.CANCER (JUN 22- JUL 22)Again, you may find yourself in a group activity. This most probably could be within a conferencemeeting in the workplace. You can demonstrate great understanding and sensitivity to the needsof others and are in a good position to communicate. Lovers, children and other people or thingsdear to your heart are emphasized this afternoon. Being appreciated and admired for your giftsand talents are powerful needs. Taking chances, perhaps reaching out to make friends with thosewho seem distant, whether it is with some activity, people, entertainment, etc., can bring big rewards.You could discover yourself through creativity and self-expression. This recent increasedconfidence may be a key to career opportunities.CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN 19)You have a special way with the older people in the workplace as well as within the family setting.As a teacher, you may find yourself spending quite a bit of time teaching music, sewing or anyof the creative arts. An inner vision coupled with the ability to see the big picture often finds youworking as a go-between with others. You are very giving, accommodating and even flattering inrelationships, able to adjust to any situation. Reflective and tactful, you are able to please others.Above all, you are forever charming and gracious as well as a bit mysterious. With all of this goingfor you, you are able to pick and choose a love relationship of your desire and not just whoevercomes along. Be prepared for romance this evening.GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21)You express yourself deliberately and do not waste your words. You have a natural sense of organizationand come across as regimented and perhaps a little too sober at times. Today will bringopportunities to loosen up and enjoy yourself, the day and your surroundings. Making your ownspecial contribution, teaching or helping someone progress and achieve is a positive happening.Being with your loved ones or favored friend this afternoon is rewarding, fun and inspiring. Thereare quick answers, great wit and an excess of insights. This afternoon revolves around a varietyof social gatherings; the joy of interacting with others is in high gear. The perfect escape from theordinary should be merged into your life more often.LEO (JUL 23 - AUG. 23)Your finished work will be well received; keep up your good work and do not slack . . . You will bemost pleased with the results. A little research has brought you to some interesting insights . . .Think of what more research could do. This afternoon you may find yourself relaxing with neighborsor sibling. You handle words and tell stories with consummate skill and others love to hear youspeak or entertain. You read stories from aesop’s fables to young people this afternoon. Thingschange and people move--you may want to get it all on videotape or perhaps just a tape recorderfor all to enjoy. Creative ideas are plentiful--perhaps a progressive backyard barbecue, swim party,sports competition, etc. You will enjoy good communication all day long.LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 23)You appear comfortable with yourself today. Everything seems to be working together--you mayfind yourself able to communicate well. You have a natural sense for communicating with others,especially those younger than yourself. Teaching, lecturing or making presentations tends to showoff your showmanship in grand ways. This is a time for imagination and creativity; you can bespellbinding. You are successful in your endeavors, particularly today. You have great insight intomatters of personal freedom. You come up with brilliant ways to help others express themselves.You could be helping with babysitting this evening. You relax with children in activities that mayinclude sports, acting, singing, etc.PISCES (FEB. 19 - MAR. 20)Join in the teamwork and group spirit today. There are opportunities to learn about your workingmates in a team support type of situation. Working together to bring about some venture hasresulted in a positive outcome and there is time later today to celebrate and praise each other. Aclever person you are . . . Taking the opportunity to show your work or ideas to others is a goodidea but it is important not to reveal too many details, keeping your name on your work. Higher-upsare watching you and they will be interested in what you have to offer. You may reach new levels inunderstanding about life today. The evening’s energies are more toward relaxation and appreciation.This may mean a walk or bicycle ride through the park.SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21)You find yourself in a very practical mood--working with, instead of against, yourself. Security isvery important and you may find that you are most interested in checking out ways in which tosecure your possessions or your business, if you have your own business. There is a promise ofcompany or plans for a dinner party soon. This may have you interested in spending some extratime in a special section of the grocery store. You set out to purchase all the ingredients necessaryfor a superlative meal. You are also interested in growing things, perhaps herbs, and may take theopportunity to pick up some information on preferred plants for a little garden. You provide peacefulsurroundings. It would be fun to have a small pot of herbs for each dinner guest.SCORPIO (OCT. 24- NOV. 21)You may be able to enjoy and value your own life situation today. You are very much involvedwith all that is traditional, but with this special twist. You are a revolutionary when it comes to thedomestic scene and have some very special insights into home, family and surroundings. Youwill be giving your home surroundings much scrutiny today. You may want to do some repairs--orin some way, conceal what is present. One way to do this is in window treatment or interestingpaint patterns on your walls. This type of change holds your interest now. You like unconventionalfriends and are a nonconformist yourself. You have friends that may enjoy helping you today--inturn, you want to help them. You enjoy sharing new techniques.TAURUS (APR. 20-MAY 20)Much of your time today is geared toward work. Later today, you may be performing or attendinga performance of some sort. If you are performing, there will be time for pictures or to purchasenew clothing for the evening’s celebration. For now however, the importance of your completingan ongoing task is high on the list of accomplishments. You take an active interest in psychology,different cultures and history. You can find support from all sides when it comes to any sort ofmental activity--writing, speaking and all forms of communication. You have high ideals and anability to enchant others with your words and images. Your presence has a way of easing thingsand helping those around you. A sick friend feels better after your visit.VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP.22)The pull to change or to try new things may challenge you in the work area this morning. Perhaps a meetingcan occur that will give opportunities to all persons to present their own ideas of how they might or might notwant things changed. This will certainly cut down on arguments and may even allow you more freedom.Family, home and security seem just about ideal to you and you may decide to stop and purchase an itemor two for your home or garden. You may decide to begin some type of yard work or design a hothouse or afall garden--you have plenty of ideas. You are very imaginative with your home and domestic setup. Gettingeveryone involved in a rap session of planning is also good. A sense of community pervades your family life.

HeadlineGitnang LuzonAUGUST 27, 20137JUNK PORK from Page 1Hundreds of Kapampangansstood up against thepork barrel system--or thePriority Development AssistanceFund (PDAF) oflawmakers--during a masscelebrated by David at theHoly Rosary Parish churchhere.During the mass, Davidcalled on concerned Kapampangansto “seek for thetruth” against widespreadcorruption in the country.The mass here coincideswith the “One Million MarchAgainst Pork Barrel” at theLuneta Park in Manila.Marchers in Manila, includingthose who attendedEDSA from Page 1Santiago explained that there is aprojected P1.2-billion budget for thegeneral fund, and that upon assuminghis post last June 30, the city treasurerassured him of collecting some P980million, including from the city’s internalrevenue allotment (IRA).He said of the P980 million, P660million--or two-thirds--of the generalfund have already been obligated bythe previous administration for variousprograms such as infrastructureand social services, among others.The remaining P320 million are yetto be collected until December.“No one from the city government,even from the employees, said that thecity is bankrupt because this will projecton my administration. But, as ofJune, some P660 million has alreadyDOH from Page 1actual situation of evacuees.“We can’t just rely on reports.We have to see it sothat we can ensure that theirliving condition is alrightand no diseases will spread,”said Tayag, who was joinedby DOH assistant secretaryDr. Jerry Bayugo in the visitto Pampanga.Gov. Lilia Pineda welcomedthe DOH officialsand thanked Ona for ensuringsupport as at least 100barangays in the provinceremained flooded as of Sunday.Pineda and Ona spokeover the phone and the provincialgovernment waspromised of “steady supplyof what it needs,” it waslearned.The DOH on Saturdaydeployed its P12-millionbrainwaves from Page 4I want to believe that the people taskedby PNoy, DOJ Secretary Leila De Lima,Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales,and Chairperson Grace Pulido-Tan whowill head the Inter-Agency Anti-GraftCoordinating Council or IAAGCC willbe as impartial and just as it is hopedby no other than PNoy himself. It isbut logical that people who are held themost credible should take lead in investigatingthis scam and not the SenateBlue Ribbon Committee because, obviously,just like an ordinary case in court,SPAM from Page 2the mass in Angeles City,wore white shirts as a symbolof their protest.David encouraged Kapampangansto demandtransparency from publicofficials.“’Wag iwanan ang governancesa mga pulitiko lamang.Sana sa pamamagitanng ating participation,mapalitan natin ang ‘tiwali’sa ‘tiwala’,” David said.Groups like the Advocacyfor the Development of CentralLuzon (ADCL) and theSubli Taya Ing Upaya, Bieat Leguan Ning Indung Kapampangan(Subli) attendedthe mass.Sonny Dobles, presidentof the ADCL, supported notonly the abolishment of thepork barrel system but allforms of corruption, as well.“The pork barrel is justone issue. The root of thisissue is corruption. That’swhat we need to address,”Dobles said.Dobles also encouragedFilipinos to demand transparencyfrom all public officialsstarting from thebarangay level up to thepresident.Divert PorkMayor Edgardo Pamintuanalso expressedbeen obligated, meaning nagastos na,”the mayor said.Santiago added bankruptcy couldonly be determined by the end of theyear and it is too early to tell such anobservation that could affect each Fernandino.“What I assumed is my responsibilityto govern the city and promote thewelfare of Fernandinos and that otherobservations were given by the otheragencies and not by the city government,”he explained.The mayor added that in order torun the affairs of the city governmentaccording to lawful budget, he implementedausterity measures by haltingunnecessary programs and givingpriority to public safety, benefits ofthe employees and Sagip Ilog project,mobile clinic to ensure theproper treatment of evacueesand avoid the spread ofcommunicable diseases inevacuation centers.Dr. Huberto Lapuz, headof the mobile bus equippedwith laboratory, electrocardiograph(ECG), bloodchemistry and x-ray machines,said he and at least35 other personnel, including10 doctors, could treat asmuch as 600 patients in oneday. He is the director of theDr. Paulino Garcia MemorialResearch and MemorialMedical Center in CabanatuanCity.Lapuz said the mobileclinic would allow them to“treat the patients better,faster and diagnosis will bereliable and accurate.”Gov. Pineda and ViceGov. Dennis Pineda joinedthe medical mission in Sto.Tomas and they distributedrelief goods to at least 668affected families in the saidtown.Vice Gov. Pineda thankedthe DOH “for their utmostconcern to the welfare of ourpeople, especially flood victims.”He said they are planningto purchase a mobile bussimilar to the DOH. The provincialgovernment has prioritizedhealth care service.At least 40,000 peopleremained affected in Macabebeand more than 7,000 ofwhom are in at least 25 evacuationcenters, said MayorAnnette Flores-Balgan.DOH regional director,Dr. Leonita Gorgolon disclosedthat they distributedthe senators and house representativesare all now considered as “suspects” unlessproven otherwise.It is only now that I have been ragedthis much that I am very much willingto be a part of the voice that wantsto be heard, because after all, it is ourmoney that is in question here. Andso I think I have all the right to demandthe government to hold liableand give corresponding criminal andcivil charges to all these people whoperpetuated this illegal doing.CAMPUS JOURNALISM IN THE PHILIP-PINES (10 Best Publications per level).In addition, pre-judged awards, with twocategories (English and Filipino) from threelevels (Elementary, Secondary, and Tertiary)will also be--Opinion Journalist of theYear, News Story Writer of the Year, FeatureStory Writer of the Year, and SPAM’s Awardof Courtesy for Institutions.Awards to be vied by group categoriesfrom three levels, on the other hand, include:Best Magazine, Best Literary Folio,Best Newsletter, Best Tabloid, BestBroadsheet, Best in Cultural Page, RadioBroadcasting Team of the Year, and BestDocumentary Film: SPAM’s I-dokumento.In line with these, the awards for CulturalPage shall be Mother Tongue-based Language.The Radio Broadcasting and thenewly added contest which is the SPAM’sI-dokumento are also open to Mass Communicationstudents.his support to the scrappingof the PDAF system.However, he said themoney allotted for discretionaryprojects should begiven to line agencies forcontinuity.“Lawmakers would askwhat will happen to theirscholars? Their budgetshould be given to line agenciesthen to continue theirprograms and projects,” Pamintuansaid.The pork barrel system,Pamintuan said, started in1986, during the administrationof President Aquino’smother, former presidentCorazon Aquino. ●among others.Rodriguez, for his part, pledged P3million assistance for the city government.Earlier, Rodriguez told mediamenhe did not leave a bankrupt local governmentunit, explaining that, as ofJune 30, the city had P447 million inthe bank.Councilor Lito Ocampo, chairmanof the City Council Committee on GoodGovernment, Ethics and Public Accountability,is now leading an “inquiryin aid of legislation” on the city’s financialstatus.Rodriguez also disclosed earlierthat the city could not have been bankrupt,considering the amount of incomerealized, income yet to be realized, plusIRA which total to at least P1 billion. ●P150,000 worth of medicinesin Sto. Tomas. She saidthey had prepared for theeffects of perennial floods inPampanga and the six otherprovinces of Central Luzonas early as July.Gorgolon said “the nextfew days, or a week, are crucialbecause we will already knowif an epidemic has spread inan evacuation center.”Globe sponsored a “lugaofeeding” in Sto. Tomas, benefittingsome 700 people,mostly children.Lapuz’s team and the mobileclinic, donated by Chinatwo years ago, had just beenused to treat some 600 seriouslyinjured residents ofCasiguran, Baler and nearbytown in Aurora province.They were victims of the recentTyphoon Labuyo. ●Maybe this is the reason why it isa good thing I was not able to voteduring the May 2013 Senatorial Elections--atleast I will not regret votingfor the people whom I think willbring hope to all of us but instead arethe same ones who are putting us alldown in the cockpit. But sadly, I stillhave one regret, and that is not beingable to vote for those who really deserveto be given the opportunity tolead us and probably save us from allthese sh*t that we are all in. •For the first time in its seven years of existence,the organization will also bestow theSPAM’s Award of Excellence in the fields ofBroadcasting and Documentary Reportageto mainstream media practitioners MikeEnriquez and Howie Severino, respectively.Aside from the various awards at stake,SPAM Convention also includes differentlectures by top-caliber journalists from differentmedia outlets and organizations.Among the resource speakers who willgut feel from Page 5in support of the province and the local governmentunits, led by the Governor, can concentrateon implementing resulting programs andprojects.Surely Pampanga will survive without thepork. I have the gut feeling that the longerPampanga remains porkless the better for theprovince in the long run. •insights from Page 5not flourish.The week-long ordeal became a test of courageand maturity among the stakeholders ofHAU. It has brought about lessons for both theadministration and the union. The struggle ofHAUTEU has now become a part of history.In fighting for any cause under the school’sbanner, direction can be sought by simply recallingthe lines of the school hymn. In the caseof HAU, it goes:“Hear our vow of loyalty, heart and soul wepledge to thee.With the virtues great and free, we’ve embracedfrom thee.”During my college days in UST, I rememberjoining a noise barrage for fellow ThomasianJun Lozada. I also had a dose of rants I airedthrough our college paper. I was a student whenthree of the top school officials resigned and thehighest position in the UST administration wasvacated.But none of these school happenings disruptedour class, stopped us from going to school ordelayed our graduation.HAU may learn from the experience of thefaculty union of the 400-year-old universitythat stood the test of time. At present, USTFUclaims to have a harmonious relationship withthe UST administration. But we all know thatno relationship is perfect.The story of teachers and employees gettingin the way of a Catholic institution chaired byManny V. Pangilinan is quite a statement.In closing, I share to you a slogan from TheHunger Games by Suzanne Collins: “May theodds be ever in your favor.”***Email: earltongol@gmail.comTwitter: @earl1987 •towards the light from Page 5sensiya? Meron sila no’n. Hindi nga lang nilaito pinakikinggan, dahil na rin sa iba’t ibangmakasariling dahilan na, sa aking palagay, aydadalhin na nila hanggang sa kanilang mga libingan.***Sa kadahilanang ayaw nating makasakit ngiba at ng mga bagay-bagay, malimit tuloy natingmakita ang saysay sa mensahe ng kasaysayan.Ang espirituwalidad ng katahimikanay nakamamatay rin—sa ating mga sarili at saating mga kapwa. Marami sa atin ngayon angnagpapahayag kay Kristo ngunit ang ating sinusundanghalimbawa ay si Pedro…na nagkaila ngtatlong ulit kay Hesus sa mga oras ng mahahalagangsandali ng buhay ni Hesus.Itong pagtatatwa sa katotohanan ang siyangpinaka-unang dapatna supilin ng maramisa atin upanghindi masayang angating mga pagpupunyagingginawa, ginagawa,at gagawinpa lamang…kagayang EDSA 1, EDSA2 at ang rally na ginanapkahapon.Kapag hindi natinnasupil ang “panglipunangkanser” naito, ang mga martsaat mga rally na atingidadaos pa ay mauuwilamang lahat sabasurahan ng kasaysayan.•FOR SMARTPHONES& TABLETS!You can grab ourDigital Edition Copy viawww.headlinegl.com& click Cover Todaygrace the confab are: Earl Victor Rosero ofGMA News Online, Ricky Soriano Dimaunof Mexico Printing, Bingo Dejaresco of BoholChronicle, Loy Palapos of Radio Bohol,Weslee Dizon of GMA 7, Lorelei Dela Cruzof Colegio San Agustin – Binan.A research paper entitled “PromotingEnvironmental Initiatives and Awarenessthrough Campus Journalism” shall also bepresented by Kara Salazar Panolong of BenguetState University. ●

SHOWBIZVOLUME II • NO. 55 • AUGUST 27, 2013 • TUESDAYkrisaquinoKris Aquino namigayng bulok na bigas?Namigay ng relief goods samga binaha sa Pampangasi Kris Aquino noongisang araw. Dami ng natuwa dahilnga inisip nilang ‘pag galing kayKris, sapak talaga.But to the dismay of some recipients,bulok daw ang bigas nanakuha nila na may uod at mabahona. Kahit umamo luto na,masama ang lasa. “Akala ko ‘paggaling kay Kris masarap,” pabirongsabi pa ng isang naringgannamin.Well, hopefully, walang kinalamansi Kris sa bigas na bulok saipinamigay niyang relief goods.Puwede kasing may creativeminds na para makamura, binilinila ang old stock ng NFA paranga kumita sila. Not knowing natalagang stock ang bigas, ayun napuntasa mga binaha pero di namanpinakinabangan.In all fairness, may magandanamang laman ang baluta--maytsinelas, damit at kung ano-anopa na galing sa kaniyang endorsements.Isa pa, nobody thinks na kungalam ni Kris na bulok ang bigassa kaniyang relief goods hindi namansiya papayag, hindi po ba? ●sunshinewith herdaughtersAi-Ai balik trabaho!Natatawa na ngayon ang Comedy Queen na si AiAi delas Alas pagkatapos makipaghiwalay saasawang si Jed Salang. Kumusta na kaya angpuso ngayon ni Ai Ai delas Alas?“Nasa healing process,” sambit niya nangmakatsikahan namin after ng show niyasa Zirkoh, Morato.Matatagalan pa raw bago siya magmahalulit pero blooming siya at magandaang aura ngayon. Bakit kaya?“Prayers,” ang mabilis niyang tugon.Natawa naman siya nang tanunginnamin kung ano angmasasabi niya sa kasongkinakaharap ngayonnina Claudine Barrettoat SunshineCruz.Isang malutongna nocomment angpinakawalanniya.Samantala,kinumpirma ni Ai Aina mainstay na siya ngsitcom na Todo Max nanapapanood tuwing Sabadong gabi sa ABS-CBN 2. “Angpagkakaalam ko regularna ako. Unang-una kasiang kontrata ko sa ABS-CBN ay guaranteed. So,kapag sasabihin nila narito ka sa show na ito, susunod ako kasi may suweldo akoe, kailangan kong mag-work,” bulalas niya.Masaya si Ai Ai na nagkaroon ulit siya ng isang sitcom.“Nakaka-miss ang sitcom e, nakaka-happy siya,ang sarap!”Natapos nang gawin ni Ai Ai ang Kungfu Diva napinagbibidahan nila ni Marian Rivera. Showing na itosa October 2. Kamusta ang bonding nila ni Marian nungginagawa pa lang nila ang pelikula?“Ay mabait si Marian, saka malambing. Parati akongmay pasalubong sa kaniya tuwing may shooting kami,”Puring-puri ni Ai Ai ang pelikula nila ni Marian.“Pang-international yung movie namin, maganda talaga,”sey niya.Dahil kasama niya si Marian sa pelikula at si AngelLocsin naman sa Toda Max, sino ang mas mabait sa dalawangPrimetime Queens.Nagka-bonding na raw sila niMarian at matagal na nagkasama.Sa ngayon ay kapapasok pa langniya sa “Toda Max” at ngayonpa lang sila nagkakakilala. Peronoon pa ay gustong-gusto niyangmakasama si Angel. ●Mas pinili si Cesar Montano…Sunshine Cruztinalikuran ngtatlong anakMay naramdaman kayang pait si Sunshine Cruznang mismong sa korte ay sabihin ng tatlo niyanganak na mas gusto nilang sa ama nilang siCesar Montano sila sumama? Cesar’s lawyer, Atty. JoelFerrer, stressed that it’s “actually the children’s preferencethat they stay at their family residence at TivoliRoyale.” The kids say “mas naaasikaso sila” and theyhave a bigger place there than where Sunshine nowlives on her own.At their last hearing at the QC Trial Court of JudgeJose Bautista, the proceedings of which lasted formore than two hours, Cesar and Sunshine agreed tohave joint custody of their kids. The judge gave thema gag order so they’re no longer at liberty to talk aboutany details of their final agreement, including their lawyers,Attys. Joel Ferrer and Bonifacio Alentajan. After thehearing, Cesar even took their three daughters to the car ofSunshine and saw them off. ●