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EdPam promises innovative, creative governancewww.headlinegl.comNEWS Page 3VOLUME I • NO. 129MARCH 13, 2013WEDNESDAYThe Most Widely Distributed Local Newspaper in Central <strong>Luzon</strong>Alden, walangoras salove life?Page 83 more monthsfor OFW Zapanta Gov depositsBy Marna Dagumboy-del RosarioCITY OF SAN FERNANDO--Kapampangan overseas Filipino worker (OFW)Joselito Zapanta has been given another three months to come up with the bloodmoney amounting to P44 million to free him from the death sentence earliermeted on him by the Saudi Arabia government. zapanta page 7Nanay Babybrings Capitolservice closerto fishermenBy Joey PaviaCITY OF SAN FERNANDO–Hundreds<strong>of</strong> fishermen from the province’sFourth District are expected to attend ameeting with Gov. Lilia Pineda today inMacabebe town.Pineda is concerned about the welfare<strong>of</strong> fisherfolk from Apalit, Candaba, Macabebe,Ma<strong>san</strong>tol, Minalin, San Luis, SanSimon and Sto. Tomas, “especially whentheir yield from fishing is not good.”Mayor Annette Flores-Balgan, host <strong>of</strong>fishermen page 7Junk shop operatorscooperative formedBy Jenna LumbangCITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Threehundred junk shop operators and ownersin the province have organizedthemselves into a credit cooperative asthey completed the pre-membershipeducation seminar on cooperatives facilitatedby the provincial entrepreneurialand development <strong>of</strong>fice (PCEDO) andCooperative Development Authority(CDA III).They were oriented on the importance,principles, success factor, structure<strong>san</strong>d other relevant informationabout the organization and establishment<strong>of</strong> a registered provincial cooperative.Winston Cruz, senior cooperativejunk shop Page 7COMMITMENT SIGNING. The <strong>city</strong>’s women’s sector vow to support to all the programs and advocacies<strong>of</strong> the Pamintuan administration through a ceremonial signing <strong>of</strong> a pledge <strong>of</strong> commitment in therecently concluded Women’s Assembly. Joining them are: Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, Vice Mayor VickyVega-Cabigting along with the Agyu Tamu Team and other government <strong>of</strong>ficials and employees. AC-CIOP1.5-Min ZapantaaccountBy Elaine MercadoCITY OF SAN FERNAN-DO--As the deadline for theOverseas Filipino Worker ondeath row to raise blood moneydraws near, Governor Lilia“Nanay” Pineda has alreadydeposited Monday some P1.5-million in the bank account<strong>of</strong> Joselito Zapanta’s motherwho is now in Saudi Arabia.Governor Lilia G. Pineda,in an interview, said she hasreceived a phone call fromJoselito Sunday through thefriend <strong>of</strong> the OFW.The governor was able toask the condition <strong>of</strong> Joselitowho is still hoping and prayingthat he could be saved.“Napag-usapan naminna ipadadala ko na lang sabank account ng kaniyangina ngayon, na nasa SaudiArabia na, iyong nalikomnaming halaga mula sa mgalokal opisyals at iba pangpribadong sector,” the governorsaid.gov deposits page 7NEW FIRESTATION. City<strong>of</strong> San FernandoMayor Oscar S.Rodriguez leadsthe blessing andinauguration <strong>of</strong>the two-storey firestation buildingbeside the CityHall on March 11.Witnessing theceremony areBureau <strong>of</strong> FireProtection (BFP)Regional DirectorFire Chief SuperintendentAriel A.Albarayuga andProvincial DirectorFire SuperintendentEmmanuelArrozal. Presidingin the blessing isRev. Fr. Raul delosSantos. (Story onpage 3)--contributed photo
2By Joey PaviaCITY OF SAN FER-NANDO--Concernedresidents <strong>of</strong> Apalittown reported to thelocal police two suspectedcarnapperswhom alert cops immediatelyarrestedover the weekend.Sr. Supt. R’Win Pagkalinawan,Pampangapolice director, identifiedthe suspects as EnricoGuese Indiongco,34, <strong>of</strong> Pulong Cawayan,Sulipan, Apalitand Jeffrey Calderon<strong>Headline</strong><strong>Gitnang</strong> <strong>Luzon</strong>MARCH 13, 2013Locals’ tip leads to arrest <strong>of</strong> carnappers in ApalitPolice Round-UpDe Jesus, 31, <strong>of</strong> Alauli,Tabuyoc, Apalit.Pagkalinawan saidan Apalit police teamled by cop chief, Supt.Homer Penecilla, arrestedIndiongco andDe Jesus while in theact <strong>of</strong> dismantling ared Nis<strong>san</strong> Urvan Escapadevan in BarangaySan Vicente. Headded that the twosuspects had beencharged with violation<strong>of</strong> Republic Act 6539,or the anti-carnappinglaw.Pagkalinawan said2 women nabbed for drugsORION, Bataan--Two women were shocked when handcuffedby police operatives in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Bilolo,this town, Monday morning.The joint operatives <strong>of</strong> the Provincial Intelligence Branch andOrion police, headed by PIB Chief Inspector Joel Dela Cruz, apprehendedduring the operation Emelita Ledesma alias Ema/Lorna, 48, and Flordeliza Clemente, 48, alias Flor, both residents<strong>of</strong> Sandonyx St. Barangay 122 Tondo, Manila .The two suspects have long been under surveillance by thepolice.Confiscated from the suspects were 10 sachets <strong>of</strong> shabu worthP13,000 and the P500 marked money.The suspects are now behind bars. Police said they are preparingthe appropriate case against them. •--Butch GunioCL cops on ‘red’ alertCAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga--Central <strong>Luzon</strong> regional police director,Chief Superintendent Edgardo Ladao ordered his men inthe field to be on alert as the 44th New People’s Army (NPA) isnearing.Ladao told his commanders in the field to carry out several proactivesecurity measures.Ladao also said the regional <strong>of</strong>fice continues to implement currentprogram thrusts such as its vigorous implementation <strong>of</strong> thePNP three-tiered defense system which involves: heightened intelligence,target hardening and incident management to preventNPA attacks particularly among vital installations and s<strong>of</strong>t targets.S<strong>of</strong>t targets are those isolated and less-fortified police and militaryoutposts, government installations and infrastructure and vitalfacilities which can become peace and order concern.The police regional <strong>of</strong>fice here also conducts validation <strong>of</strong>COMELEC checkpoint operations, monitor significant threats thatcould disrupt the campaign period and the implementation <strong>of</strong> thecampaign against loose firearms in the region, Ladao said.These intervention activities are continuously being strengthenedto uphold the law and maintain peace and order and toensure that no acts <strong>of</strong> threats can cause disorder not just in theregion as well as the country. • Froilan E. MagtotoGirl found dead, hogtied in BataanCAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga--A 12 year old girl was found deadalong a road in Limay, Bataan on Sunday.The victim was later identified by relatives as Arlene Daulot residingin a hut in Barangay St. Francis, Limay, Bataan.Police said the girl was reported missing by her family sinceFriday.Dulot’s body was discovered at 1:30 p.m. by a neighbor identifiedas Jesus De la Cruz who immediately reported the discoveryto their barangay captain, police said.Police also said the decomposing body was found hiddenwithin a bamboo grove on the shoulder <strong>of</strong> Sitio Mamala Road inSt. Francis. The site where the body was found was about onekilometer from where the victim resides.Police said Daulot’s hands were tied with vines. • FemNorwegian jailed for strangulating girlfriendCAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga--A Norwegian national was arrested afterhis 25-year-old girlfriend compalained that the foreigner bit her cheek andstrangulated her last Monday in Olongapo City.Police identified the Norwegian as Thomas Vaagan, 37, a resident <strong>of</strong> 111Kessing St., New Kalalake, Olongapo City.The victim was identified as Rodalin Galve <strong>of</strong> the same address.Police said before the arrest, Vaagan and Galve had a heated argumentthat led to physical confrontation.Galve told police that the suspect bit her cheek which resulted to injurie<strong>san</strong>d grabbed her by the neck “almost killing her.”The victim was brought to the St. James L. Gordon Memorial Hospitalfor medical treatment.The Norwegian was temporarily held at the Olongapo City Police Station3 pending inquest proceedings before the prosecutor’s <strong>of</strong>fice.Police said Vaagan will be charged for physical injuries and violation <strong>of</strong>the anti-violence against women and their children or better known as theRA 9262. • Froilan E. Magtotothat pieces <strong>of</strong> evidencehad been recoveredfrom the suspects suchas acetylene, mechanicaltools and detachedparts <strong>of</strong> the van.The police directorcredited the efforts<strong>of</strong> his <strong>of</strong>fice and thePampanga provincialgovernment for urgingresidents througha series <strong>of</strong> meetingsto report illegal activitiesin their respectivearea.He also commendedthe Apalit police for “ajob well done.” •CAUGHT ONCAM. The videograbs show a thiefcaught on camerastealing money andcellular phone fromthe counter <strong>of</strong> aninternet shop in theCity <strong>of</strong> San Fernando.The incident was thesecond time in theshop, prompting theowner to warn otherbusinesses <strong>of</strong> themodus operandi.Internet cafe ownerwarns bizmen <strong>of</strong> thievesBy Froilan E. MagtotoCLARK FREEPORT--The Philippines’largest national flag carrier,Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) took delivery<strong>of</strong> its 43rd aircraft last March 7,2013, just in time for CEB’s 17th anniversary.Acquired brand-new from theAirbus facility in Hamburg, Germany,CEB’s 43rd aircraft is the 2ndAirbus A320 aircraft in the Philippinesequipped with Sharklets, a newfuel-saving wing tip device. CEB nowoperates the largest Airbus fleet in thePhilippines with 25 Airbus A320 and10 A319 aircraft. It also operates 8 ATR72-500 aircraft.With this fleet, CEB is set to addCITY OF SAN FERNANDO--Aninternet shop owner here warned yesterdayothers to be alert on thieves victimizinginternet café.Bryan Crisostomo, 34, <strong>of</strong> B. MendozaSt., Barangay Sto Rosario, here,said he was victimized twice in lessthan two months.Crisostomo said the first incidentwas last February 3, 2013 when thesuspects took cash and cell phonesplaced inside a cash drawer. His shopis located on the ground floor <strong>of</strong> hisresidence along B. Mendoza.The second incident was only twodays ago wherein the unidentifiedsuspects carted away cash and cellphones.The suspects are estimated to bebetween 16 and 18 years <strong>of</strong> age.“Masyado nang malakas angloob ng mga kawatan ngayon (Criminalshave become bolder nowadays),”Crisostomo said.A CCTv footage provided by theowner showed that the suspects willpretend as costumers and then whenthe watcher <strong>of</strong> the shop is not lookingthey will grab items from the shop andslip away.Also, Crisostomo said, he heardthat several businesses engaged in internetcafé were also robbed but do notreport it to authorities.He said that businesses should takesteps in securing their business addingthat CCTv cameras are not enough toprotect their establishments.“‘Di sapat ang ating CCTv cameras.Kailangan din natin siguro ang securityguards kahit medyo lalaki ang gastoso kailangan maging alerto,” he said.Crisostomo said that it is only thisyear that he experienced such an incidentever since he ventured in thebusiness in 1998. ●flights during the Holy Week period toaccommodate demand, and providemore opportunities for travel.It will mount an additional dailyflight from Manila to Hong Kong fromMarch 20 to 30, 2013. There will alsobe an additional flight from Manila toLegazpi on March 27-28, as well as anadditional flight from Manila to Nagaon March 28 and 30.Travelers bound for Puerto Princesafrom Manila may also book seatson CEB’s additional flight on March29, 2013. Bookings may be donethrough www.cebupacificair.com orreservation hotlines (02)7020-888 or(032)230-8888.Sun <strong>of</strong>fers‘Name yourNumber’ SIMfor prepaidBy Marna Dagumboy-delRosarioCLARK FREEPORT--Sun Cellular now <strong>of</strong>fersthe Sun Name Ur NumberSIM for only P59,a prepaid SIM whichallows subscribers tochoose the last six digits<strong>of</strong> their number at no additionalcharge.With its new technology,Sun CellularSIM prepaid can nowpersonalize an importantoccasion like one’sbirthday 0942-9-MM-DD-YY (0942-9-03-05-93); a word thatreflects personal stylesuch as 0942-9-ROCK-ER (0942-9-762537); orsimply a number combinationthat’s easy toremember like 0942-8-800-888, the numbersare for subscribers topersonalize.Aside from this feature,Sun Cellular hasincluded Sun Call andText Combo 50 load inthe SIM that subscriberscan instantly use to callor text their Sun friend<strong>san</strong>d contacts from othernetworks about theirnew personalized number.With 200 Sun texts,200 texts to other network<strong>san</strong>d 70 minutes <strong>of</strong>Sun calls all valid for 5days, subscribers practicallyget the prepaidSIM for free.The good choice inthe telecommunicationsindustry, Sun Cellulargoes above and beyond indelivering customer satisfactionthrough a range<strong>of</strong> affordable, valueaddedand easy-to-useproducts and services.For more information,visit www.suncellular.com.phorFacebook page www.facebook.com/suncellprepaid.Follow @suncelldealson Twitter. ●CEB adds new Airbus with ‘sharklets’ in fleetCEB operates the most extensivenetwork in the Philippines with34 domestic destinations and hubsin Manila, Cebu, Clark, Iloilo, Kaliboand Davao. It <strong>of</strong>fers 21 internationaldestinations, namely Bangkok, Bali,Beijing, Brunei, Bu<strong>san</strong>, Dubai, Guangzhou,Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, HongKong, Incheon (Seoul), Jakarta, KotaKinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau,Osaka, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Singapore,Taipei and Xiamen.Between 2013 and 2021, CebuPacific will take delivery <strong>of</strong> 51 moreaircraft: 17 Airbus A320, 30 AirbusA321neo and 4 A330-300 aircraft orders.●
<strong>Headline</strong><strong>Gitnang</strong> <strong>Luzon</strong>MARCH 13, 20133Clarkto hostMICECon 2014By Marna Dagumboy-del RosarioMICE CON 2013. CDC President Arthur P. Tugade (3rd from left) accepts the task <strong>of</strong> hosting next MICE Con at the Clark Freeport in 2014. Witnessingthe turn-over ceremony are (from left) DOT Region III Director Ronaldo Tiotuico, CIAC President Victor Jose Luciano, Davao Tourism Officer Jayson Magnaye,BCDA President Arnel Ca<strong>san</strong>ova, OIC Philippine Tourism Promotions Board Stanie Soriano, CDC Chairman Eliseo Santiago, and CDC Tourism ManagerNoemi B. Garcia. –Photo by CDC Public Relations DepartmentEdPam promises innovative, creative governanceBy Charlene A. CayabyabANGELES CITY – Mayor EdgardoPamintuan yesterday saidthat should he be given a newmandate, his administrationwill be more innovative and creativein governance, even as hestated he will sustain the implementation<strong>of</strong> his Contract withAngeleños (CWA) with new andbigger components.“Innovation and creativityshall be the hallmark <strong>of</strong> my nextNew San Fernando firestation inauguratedadministration, if given a newmandate. We have to go beyondour comfort zones, dare to dothe extraordinary,” he said in aspeech before the Rotary Club<strong>of</strong> Kuliat.The CWA is an eight-pointprogram that covers a widerange <strong>of</strong> concerns, from education,health, social services,environment and other issues,which constituted Pamintuan’splatform <strong>of</strong> government.According to him, all theCITY OF SAN FERNANDO--The City <strong>of</strong> SanFernando inaugurated on Monday a two-storeyfire station beside the <strong>city</strong> hall here.The new building was opened in time for theobservance <strong>of</strong> the month-long fire awareness campaignwith the theme “Sunog at Sakuna Paghandaan,Kalika<strong>san</strong> ay Pangalagaan nang Matamasaang Pag-unlad ng Bayan.”Present during the ceremonial ribbon-cuttingwere San Fernando Mayor Oscar S. Rodriguez,Bureau <strong>of</strong> Fire Protection (BFP) regional directorfire chief Superintendent Ariel Albarayuga, andprovincial director fire Superintendent EmmanuelArrozal.Chief Inspector Myra Feliciano, head <strong>of</strong> theCity <strong>of</strong> San Fernando-BFP, said the new fire stationwill beef-up the capability <strong>of</strong> the <strong>city</strong>’s firefighters.To date, the <strong>city</strong>’s fire department has nine fullyoperational fire trucks, which include an aerialladder and rescue vehicle, she said.Likewise, she said the local BFP has slated fireprevention seminars and drills as part <strong>of</strong> their ongoinginitiatives to reduce fire incidence in the <strong>city</strong>.● (PNA)CITY OF SAN FERNANDO--The Department<strong>of</strong> Health (DOH) on Monday askedthe provincial health workers to seriouslylook into the increasing human immunodeficiencyvirus (HIV) and Acquired ImmuneDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases in theprovince.Dr. Juanito Taleon, National Center forHealth Facilities Development director, saidawards and recognition fromprestigious national and internationalinstitutions that weregiven to Angeles City and to himduring the last two years were inrecognition to his administration’sefforts at innovation andthinking out <strong>of</strong> the box.Pamintuan also said that hisadministration has “walked thetalk” ins<strong>of</strong>ar as containing corruptionis concerned.His rival, CongressmanCarmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin whoBy Joelyn G. Baluyutthat aside from tuberculosis, there is alsoa need to give attention to HIV-AIDS as anemerging health problem to some developingprovinces, like Pampanga.Here in Pampanga, there is a need to takea serious look into the AIDS problem, whichis also a health concern in Cebu and otherprovinces in the country, Taleon said.He claimed there are recorded cases <strong>of</strong>also spoke before the samegroup three weeks ago promiseda “graft-free administration.”“I can only d<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong>f my hatto Mr. Lazatin when he declaredthat his legacy to Angeles Cityis a ‘corrupt-free government,’insinuating that my administrationhas been corrupt. On the issue<strong>of</strong> corruption, I would ratherthat the disinterested partiesprevail,” he said.He cited a nationwide sur-EDPAM Page 7Student leaders at TarlacState U ‘moving on’TARLAC CITY–Tarlac State University’s5th Student Leader’s Daywhich drew more than 150 participantsfrom 11 colleges are now“moving on” as the school year2013-2013 will be <strong>of</strong>ficially closedthis March.Vice President for Student AffairsRex Igoy explained that the activity’stheme is “Moving on” whichis a concept <strong>of</strong> the Student DevelopmentOffice <strong>of</strong> the University thatobjects to “move to a higher level <strong>of</strong>performance <strong>of</strong> the participants.”“The relationship between thestudent and the administration isdoing well and really is strengthenedbecause <strong>of</strong> this undertaking.We have here different organizationscoming from fraternities, sororities,socio-civic, interest groups,academic organizations, and religiousgroups,” he explained.He added that the Student Leaders’Day “hone the leadership skills<strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the students wherein theyare divided into set <strong>of</strong> groups andeach team is composed <strong>of</strong> peoplefrom different organizations. Wehave decided to conduct this activityto better fortify their relationshipwith the other governing studentbodies as well develop camaraderie,”Igoy added.The group <strong>of</strong> leaders was dividedinto seven groups which are Green,Yellow, Brown, Red, Orange, Pink,and Blue teams.Among the activities lined up forthe whole day event include letterand symbol formation where eachteam will portray the letter or symbolflashed on screen through theirselves, a seminar on “Moving on,”oath <strong>of</strong> commitment to serve, andteambuilding. ●BHWs urged to keep eye on rising AIDS-HIV casesHIV-AIDS in Pampanga including AngelesCity, though he failed to give the actual number<strong>of</strong> individuals who are afflicted with thedisease.Based on the Philippine HIV and AIDSRegistry, there are 380 new HIV cases in thecountry for January 2013 alone, with 307cases coming from males-having-sex-withaids-hiv Page 7CLARK FREEPORT–ThisFreeport will be next year’s venuefor the annual Meetings, IncentivesTravel Conventions and Exhibition/EventsConvention (MICECon), the Clark Development Corporation(CDC) announced.During this year’s MICE Confarewell dinner on March 8 at theWaterfront Insular Hotel here, theannual corporate event was formallyturned-over to CDC PresidentArthur P. Tugade, who readilyaccepted the challenge <strong>of</strong> hostingthe 2014 convention.In his speech, Tugade citedMICE Con’s advantage in forgingbetter business opportunities fortourism stakeholders:“I understand that [March 7]his Excellency, President BenignoSimeon C. Aquino III, no less, togetherwith the secretary <strong>of</strong> tourismand the speaker <strong>of</strong> the House<strong>of</strong> Representatives, Speaker [Sonny]Belmonte came here.”“Their presence…underscoredthe importance <strong>of</strong> MICE Con. Today,the full and entire management<strong>of</strong> the Clark DevelopmentCorporation is here if only to underscorethe importance MICECon,” Tugade said.Tugade opened his speech bythanking all MICE Con delegateswho attended the farewell dinnerand afterwards accepted the challengeand opportunity, in behalf <strong>of</strong>the state-run Clark DevelopmentCorporation and the Clark Freeport,to host next year’s convention.“On behalf <strong>of</strong> the management<strong>of</strong> the CDC and on behalf <strong>of</strong>the Clark Freeport, we accept theopportunity and the challenge tohost the next MICE Con this coming2014. This is a single honor asit is a privilege and a golden opportunity,”the CDC president furthersaid.He added: “Thank you verymuch, ladies and gentlemen, forthe opportunity. Just to show youhow important it is [to us] todaywe have the chair <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong>Directors [<strong>of</strong> the CDC] Eliseo Santiago,the president <strong>of</strong> the BasesConversion and Development Authority(BCDA) Atty. Arnel Ca<strong>san</strong>ova,and <strong>of</strong> course, the president<strong>of</strong> the Clark International AirportCorporation (CIAC) Chichos Luciano.”Tugade also assured MICECon participants that Clark is nowone <strong>of</strong> the perfect travel destinationsin the North Philippines.“We welcome you all to Clarkand I hope you can all come towitness the sights and sounds <strong>of</strong>Clark. We hope you can all come tosee the smiling people <strong>of</strong> Clark. Wehope you can all come to experiencethe food, the hospitality, andthe wonders <strong>of</strong> Clark as it is saidfor any reason whatsoever come toClark – it’s more fun to do it all inClark!” ●
4<strong>Headline</strong><strong>Gitnang</strong> <strong>Luzon</strong>MARCH 13, 2013EDITORIALPahayag ni Bise PresidenteJejomar C. BinayMagandang hapon sa inyong lahat.Nais kong ibalita sa inyo ang pinakabagong development sa kaso ngating kababayan na si Joselito Zapanta.Kahapon, March 11, nakipagpulong ang mga kinatawan ng PhilippineEmbassy sa Riyadh kay Adbulaziz Abdulrahman Al Gaeit, Assistant<strong>of</strong> the Undersecretary for Public Rights ng Emir’s <strong>of</strong>fice.Kinumpirma ng nasabing opisyal na nagbigay ng kautu<strong>san</strong> ang Haring Saudi Arabia na lahat ng mga kaso na ang sentensya ay pagpugot ngulo – o yung tinatawag na qizas – ay ipinagpapaliban ng tatlong buwan.Kinumpirma rin ng nasabing opisyal na kasama ang kaso ni JoselitoZapanta sa pagpapaliban na ito.Inuulit ko, dahil sa kautu<strong>san</strong> ng Hari ng Saudi Arabia na ipagpalibanang lahat ng kaso na ang hatol ay pagpugot ng ulo, nabigyan ngtatlong buwan na palugit o extension ang ating kababayan na si JoselitoZapanta.Magsisimula ang pagpapaliban na ito i<strong>san</strong>g araw makalipas angdeadline na ibinigay ng mga kaanak ng biktima sa pagbabayad ng bloodmoney. Ibig sabihin, dahil ngayon, March 12 ang deadline, matatapo<strong>san</strong>g tatlong buwang palugit o reprieve sa June 8, 2013.Ito po ay i<strong>san</strong>g pagpapala ng Panginoon. Ngunit hindi ibig sabihinnito na pumayag na ang asawa ng biktima na mag-extend ng deadlinepara malikom ng pamilya ni Joselito ang blood money na four millionSaudi Rial o humigit kumulang forty four million pesos.Wala pa pong desisyon ang kaanak ng biktima sa usaping yan. Atyan po ang binibigyang pansin ng ating embahada sa Riyadh.On behalf <strong>of</strong> our President, I would like to again extend to His HighnessKing Abdullah our most pr<strong>of</strong>ound gratitude for yet another humanitariangesture. His benevolence has given our kababayan a three monthlease on life, and his family additional time to raise the blood money.We also wish to thank the Emir’s <strong>of</strong>fice for their efforts in facilitatingthe amicable settlement and forgiveness, as well as the extension <strong>of</strong>the deadlines, allowing the maximum period for the settlement <strong>of</strong> theamount.Nito pong March 9 ay sumulat ang ating Pangulo sa Hari ng SaudiArabia para hilingin ang pagtulong ng mahal na Hari sa kaso ni Joselito.Sumulat din kay King Abdullah ang ina ni Joselito na si Mrs. MaymonaZapanta.Ang dalawang sulat na ito ay naipadala na sa Saudi Ministry <strong>of</strong> ForeignAffairs na syang magbibigay nito sa Hari ng Saudi Arabia. Dahilconfidential ang nasabing mga sulat, ipagpaumanhin ninyo kung hindiko masasabi ang nilalaman nito.Nais ko ring ipagbigay alam sa inyo na nagkausap muli si Joselito atang kanyang nanay nitong March 10. Kasama nila ang mga kinatawanng ating embassy.Patuloy pong pagsisikapan ng ating embahada sa Riyadh na makumbinsiang kaanak ng biktima ni Joselito na pumayag sa i<strong>san</strong>g amicablesettlement. Gusto kong bigyan ng pansin ang mga ginagawa ngating ambassador sa Saudi na si Ambassador Tago, ng lahat ng opisyalng ating embassy, at ng DFA sa pamumuno ni Secretary Albert Del Rosario,para matulungan ang ating kababayan.Muli po akong humihiling sa lahat na kung maari ay tumulong potayo para mabuo ang blood money para sa kalayaan ni Joselito. At <strong>san</strong>aay patuloy tayong magdasal para sa kanyang kaligta<strong>san</strong>.HEADLINE <strong>Gitnang</strong> <strong>Luzon</strong> is aDaily Regional NewspaperEditor-in-Chief: albert lacanlaleLayout Artist: JP ManalangReporters: CHARLENE CAYABYAB /MARNA D. DEL ROSARIOAdministrative Staff: sherylin l. riveraMarketing Head: ELAINE MAPILESPhotographer: Leo villarcarlosLegal Counsel: Atty. Gerome n. 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(045) 435-0938today in historyOn this day in 1942, the QuartermasterCorps (QMC) <strong>of</strong> the United States Army beginstraining dogs for the newly establishedWar Dog Program, or “K-9 Corps.”Well over a million dogs served onboth sides during World War I, carryingmessages along the complex network <strong>of</strong>trenches and providing some measure <strong>of</strong>psychological comfort to the soldiers. Themost famous dog to emerge from the warwas Rin Tin Tin, an abandoned puppy <strong>of</strong>German war dogs found in France in 1918and taken to the United States, where hemade his film debut in the 1922 silent filmThe Man from Hell’s River. As the first bonafide animal movie star, Rin Tin Tin madethe little-known German Shepherd breedfamous across the country.In the United States, the practice <strong>of</strong>LTO-ismNanung malilyari keng LTOngeni? Dakal karing drayber atoperator deng mamagreklamu.Ing sisti, ala pang istiker a dapatmaisyu karing balang parehistru.Mula pa ketang banwang milabas,eganaganangperehistru manggana ngeni deng alapang istiker. Katulirana sasabyanda karing opisinaning LTO, ala pakanu, minorder la pa o paratang lapa keng daratang a Abril.Nanung milyari? Banwaannamu, kukulang o mikakaproblemakeng mesabing ahensya. E rawari akakit ing malilyari? Kabangala na mang bayu keng sitwasyun.As predicted, parakal nong parakaldeng saken, deng motor, dengvehikulu a parehistru ot mo kayae ra balung pagsadyan iti? Makanyannang makanyan? Nung pondumu ing pisasabyan, babayad noman deng operator at mesabingdrayber pwera pa keng asisingil dakaring traffic violation at penalty.Nanung malilyari? Maralas karingmalilyaring karnaping ngenie mu karing dakal a maki-motor.Dakal kareti deng kotsi, SUV atmiyaliwa pang modelung sakena lulwal banwaan. Makanyan munaman, parakal nong parakal dengmayayangkat a saken ibat abrodna balamu mo wari deng e na magingsapat mula karing car dealer atasembler keti.Nanung malilyari? O bat modeng motor namu deng lalto matakosita? Maralas ilang pagkapalyanda? O reng saken? Deng kotsi,deng mangaragul at modelungsaken, SUV, sportscar at dakal pa denge man mo makatakmansita o aw<strong>san</strong>“E ma<strong>san</strong>ting isipan namasasali ne mung pane inghustiya keng dalan.”MagbalaweAleesus Manarangtraining dogs for military purposes was largelyabandoned after World War I. When thecountry entered World War II in December1941, the American Kennel Association anda group called Dogs for Defense began amovement to mobilize dog owners to donatehealthy and capable animals to the QuartermasterCorps <strong>of</strong> the U.S. Army. Trainingbegan in March 1942, and that fall the QMCwas given the task <strong>of</strong> training dogs for theU.S. Navy, Marines and Coast Guard as well.The K-9 Corps initially accepted over30 breeds <strong>of</strong> dogs, but the list was soonnarrowed to seven: German Shepherds,Belgian sheep dogs, Doberman Pinschers,collies, Siberian Huskies, Malumutes andEskimo dogs. Members <strong>of</strong> the K-9 Corpswere trained for a total <strong>of</strong> 8 to 12 weeks. Afterbasic obedience training, they were sentdang routinary ospot check up? Dengmu bang pakamotordeng agyu ra ila dengopisyalis ning LTO,deng pulis at sundalus a mamabatkeng dalan?Nu ka man munta, metungneng karaniwan a pibalwan dengmikakalat a hot car keng dalan.Mapa-ordinaryung drayber, cardealer, mag-buy and sell dengmakibalu namu nung makananula karakal deng mesabing ilegal asaken. At nung suryan, palak langmas marakal kesa karing ilegal amotor a pupulayi keng dalan.Nu ka man miparas, den mongmesabing checkpoint asno <strong>san</strong>tingakakit deng opisyal a reti, nung…deti tututu la mu deng keraklan.Bakit abe? Nung kasing ken mungpanig ning tutung pamagserbisyu,misolb o mabawas ing prublemakeng trapiku da ring ilegal o karnapa saken. Mikasiguridad karingmotorista, uli ning balu ranung sakali man mikaproteksyunla keng dalan at <strong>san</strong>ting ing pulayining trapiku. Atin tagal karingmanako, karing penako, karinghot car at karing e rehistradu.Mupin, pili mu kasi. Itiulata nemang tagana. Dengmung pakakalulung drayberkaring motor, magtraysikel,bibyahing gule at sakendeng mangasabat keng dalan.Den mong mangapogingsaken, modelu at makislapa kotsi at SUV mo lilisyala ring awtoridad o kaya tatakutla pa. O kaya ila pangmamye ayuda kareti nungmakananu lang makalusutkeng gusut ning trapiku.E ma<strong>san</strong>ting isipan namasasali ne mung pane inghustiya keng dalan. Potang dudwangde ring aliwang drayber ing “lagay”,marapal dang sabyan deng kawatana opisyal na “ibaba mo ng konte”..tsk tsk pota makwa ya karing mapanyipata lawe da ring tau pin naman.E makasawup ing matsurangmalilyari. Na potang deng kawatana reti keng lalam ning lagyungLTO, PNP o AFP, beberdugwan doreng motoristang “agyu-agyu” damu. Pero ing antimo kakulanganning LTO anti deng istiker o ing1 o 2 aldo mung panga-delay ningpamagrehistru ala lang babye palugitman ni ditak.Makanyan na wari abe? Makanyanna wari chief? Na bos?Keng biling iti, dapat alang bosninu man kareti, opisyalis ya mankeng trapiku o motorista keng dalan.Ing tutung bos dapat manginuya keng ustu at mababa ya lub parakeng kayapan.Dumali ta na abe! •U.S. Army launches K-9 CorpsMarch 13, 1942through one <strong>of</strong> four specialized programs toprepare them for work as sentry dogs, scoutor patrol dogs, messenger dogs or minedetectiondogs. In active combat duty, scoutdogs proved especially essential by alertingpatrols to the approach <strong>of</strong> the enemy andpreventing surprise attacks.The top canine hero <strong>of</strong> World WarII was Chips, a German Shepherd whoserved with the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division.Trained as a sentry dog, Chips broke awayfrom his handlers and attacked an enemymachine gun nest in Italy, forcing the entirecrew to surrender. The wounded Chips wasawarded the Distinguished Service Cross,Silver Star and the Purple Heart--all <strong>of</strong>which were later revoked due to an Armypolicy preventing <strong>of</strong>ficial commendation <strong>of</strong>animals.
<strong>Headline</strong><strong>Gitnang</strong> <strong>Luzon</strong>MARCH 13, 20135Reminiscing the pastNow WeKnow!ELLEZ J. DAVIOYesterday’s headline on this paperreads: Danni killer falls. But howabout the news that spread over theweekend on the supposed surrender<strong>of</strong> the man who took the life <strong>of</strong> DanielleLouise Conde last March 2? RolandoEstrada really surrendered to the barangay<strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> Lourdes Sur in AngelesCity last Saturday.***Estrada’s reason <strong>of</strong> his surrender isnot to admit that he is behind the killingbut simply for fear <strong>of</strong> his life as computerizedsketch <strong>of</strong> the suspect seemsto resemble him. The facial photo <strong>of</strong> thesuspect went viral on the net and on localnewspapers, thus making the face apicture <strong>of</strong> a wanted man.***Clark International Airport VicePresident for Operations ReynaldoCatacutan has even raised a P100,000reward for any information that couldlead to the capture <strong>of</strong> the suspect to thekilling <strong>of</strong> Danielle. This perhaps madeEstrada fear more that he might betagged by anyone as the murderer justto get the reward.***Catacutan is the former mayor <strong>of</strong>Capas, Tarlac and a friend to Conde’sfamily. His <strong>of</strong>fered bounty for any informationon the killer has been much instrumentalto the surrender <strong>of</strong> Estrada,albeit only for him to clear his name.***Aside from the computerized facialsketch <strong>of</strong> the suspect, one would ask asto what prompted policemen to believeWant to broaden your business horizon?Over the weekend, I was askedby my niece, Rein to make her avaledictory speech for hergraduation. I guess sheknows I am a contributor<strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the leadingnewspapers in Central<strong>Luzon</strong>, the phenomenal<strong>Headline</strong> <strong>Gitnang</strong> <strong>Luzon</strong>.As I was starting to constructthe speech, flashbacks<strong>of</strong> my own elementarygraduation suddenlyappeared in my head. Isaw myself wearing eyelet“bistida” with matchingblack shoes. I had my hairand makeup done courtesy<strong>of</strong> the beautician nearby.My corsage was neatlypinned on my dress. Thelei I was wearing wasmade <strong>of</strong> sampaguita<strong>san</strong>d the center decorationwas made with palmleaves adorned with moresampaguitas. I could seemyself walking down the schoolgrounds displaying my curled hairstyle. My teachers were wearingtheir best Sunday’s dresses. I sawmy classmates excited faces andwere busy checking each other’soutfits especially made for thatday. As we lined up and headed tothe our respective seats, we couldfeel the intensity <strong>of</strong> the heat sinceevery graduation then happenedat 3:00 in the afternoon. Photographerswith their cameras hangingon their necks were busy pinningsmall ribbons to us to be usedas a marker. I smiledas soon as I recalledthe blue ribbon in mydress. I felt proud havingthat ribbon sinceit was a sign that youcould afford to paythat pictures that weretaken. In the middle <strong>of</strong>the summer heat, funnything was we didnot mind it at all, everybodywas focusedon the forthcoming“Every graduationmarksthe end <strong>of</strong> onejourney and abeginning <strong>of</strong> anew chapter inA surrender and an apprehensionthat Estrada is indeed the killer? Couldit be that our authorities merely needfor a “fall guy” that Estrada might havefit in if he did not surrender? It’s goodthat Estrada gave himselfto the barangay authoritiesbefore he was roundedup and arrested by policemen,otherwise anyonewould think that he was amere sacrificial lamb.***A week after Danielle’sinterment, operatives <strong>of</strong>the Special InvestigationTask Group-Danielle havecollared on Saturday thereal suspect Vladimir OrdoryoDianzon, a resident<strong>of</strong> Barangay, Telebastagan,City <strong>of</strong> San Fernando, Pampanga.This prompted therelease <strong>of</strong> Estrada from thecustody <strong>of</strong> the police.***Additional witnessesconfirmed the identity <strong>of</strong>Dianzon as the man theysaw in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> thecrime scene with his righthand bloodied. The witnessessaw him boarding a bicycle.The same, which wasdescribed by witnesses, stillbears blood stains. A case <strong>of</strong>robbery with homicide wasfiled against the suspect, Dianzon.iWritetomas m. garcia***Our police authorities have scoredbig with this murder case and this was“Justice wasfinally servedon this gruesomemurder<strong>of</strong> a very promisingyounglady who wasstabbed todeath whilein her apartment.”LET US HELP YOU!CALL US: (045)455.0267 • 455-0781 • 0928.791.5281 • 0929.110.4744EMAIL US: gl.headline@yahoo.comVISIT US: 2nd Floor U2 Bldg., MacArthur Hiway, Dolores, City <strong>of</strong> San Fernando (P)program with differentintermissionseither folk dances ordeclamations arrangedby the lower graders.Parents were agitatedto see their kids performedto the sound <strong>of</strong>The Carribean DiscoShow. I could not forgetthat song since itreminded me <strong>of</strong> one classmate <strong>of</strong>mine who died after practicing thedance steps. Heart failure was thecause <strong>of</strong> death. Anybody at my agewould not fail to remember thelyrics. “Day-o, day-o, Here are thesongs that everybody knows. Day,me sa day, me sa day me sa day, thecarribean disco show.” I could notcontrol myself from laughing uponseeing us dancing that song in myhead.And then I saw myself deliveringmy salutatory speech. Mindyou people, it only took me an hourto memorize it. At present, probablyit would take me ages just tomemorize that speech. As I was inthe stage, I saw people, bored andrestless because <strong>of</strong> the summerheat. I could not recall if anyonewas interested on my speech exceptmy parents <strong>of</strong> course. I saw theirfaces beamed with pride. And as Ifinished my speech and bowed myhead, I felt the burden lifted uponme. I was a nervous wrecked duringmy speech. My classmates wereclapping yet deep inside I knewthey did not understand every word<strong>of</strong> my speech. All I cared about wasthe medals I was about to receiveand the diploma, a pro<strong>of</strong> that I finishedgrade school with honors.They say that graduation is one<strong>of</strong> the milestones a person’s boundto achieve. It represents a rewardfor the efforts you exerted and aheave <strong>of</strong> relief to our parents. Everygraduation marks the end <strong>of</strong> onejourney and a beginning <strong>of</strong> a newchapter in our life. Yet, our journeyin life does not end upon receivingour most prized possession, thediploma. It continues to evolve aswe embark the ship <strong>of</strong> reality. Toall graduates <strong>of</strong> 2013, my salutationsto all <strong>of</strong> you and good luck.And to my niece. Rein I hope you’lllike the speech I made for you. G<strong>of</strong>orth and fulfill your dreams. I amvery proud to have a niece like you.Congratulations and I love you. •even acknowledged by Angeles CityMayor Ed Pamintuan. Justice was finallyserved on this gruesome murder<strong>of</strong> a very promising young lady whowas stabbed to death whilein her apartment.***I hope all criminal cases,whether they are sensationalor not, should be promptlysolved by our policemenas it is their sworn duty touphold the law. There are anumber <strong>of</strong> cases in fact thatremained unsolved up tothis time. In 2009, KeithBallesteros was stabbedto death in her boardinghouse in Barangay Salapungan,Angeles City. Shewas a nursing student at theAngeles University Foundationalso in Angeles City.***I extend my belatedbirthday greetings toArchbishop Paciano “ApuCeto” Aniceto, the goodshepherd from Sta. Ana,Pampanga. Being a resident<strong>of</strong> the said town, Iam truly proud <strong>of</strong> him asa servant <strong>of</strong> the Lord. Iwish him good health andlonger life.***For other opinions, comments, suggestionsor adverse reactions, you mayreach iWrite at 0918-4899920. ●Ditak Mung AmanuKa Dencio PachecoNinu karelang adwaMalwat na la kanung miuumpuganRening adwa keng pulitika milalabanMetung kareti apin i Apung TarzanKalaban na naman ining Koyang EdpamI Apung Tarzan na ngeni congressmanAtin pang metung a term kaya nang lakwanPara marap keng <strong>city</strong> mayor iya lumabanDati nang puwesto <strong>city</strong> hall buring balikanI Koyang Edpam na makalukluk ngeniKing siyudad ning Angeles bilang alkaldiSiyempre siguradu ena naman buriMasamsam ing puwesto na bandang tauliNung I Koyang Edpam atin yang CauguiranI Apung Tarzan atin yang IC namanKarelang tauan maybug mibatbatanMipanyubuk galing, taktika at gelinganMalaut pa ing kampanya ila mipamatikusMaragul o malati miyaliwang kuskus balungusSadyang ing pulitika tune matalustusIng isyu at istorya e maybug mapupusDakal kasiran karelang meging palitanBista’t man malwat pa ing daratang a alalanMasyadung maranun karelang batiku<strong>san</strong>Karela malilyari ala na yatang kayarianAnyang aldo ngakung mekaramdamPareas lang matindi rening milalabanMatinding pagsubuk karelang dalananNinu talaga dapat mipuk keng tungkulanNung ninu tune manyaup kareng AngelenoIya kanu ing dapat milukluk mipuwestuAnya ngeni pamu maglawe na lang botuMalwat pa ing alalan ken pa rugung MayuMAILI TA PA!Romeo S. RodriguezIng ma<strong>san</strong>ting atmatsurang balitaI Tonyu at Bertu mikesing anak laMalati la pa mu sadyang miyabe naAngga inyang dagul agnan king eskwelaAnya karing supling mikumpari la pa.E la mikawani angga na king obraMetung yang kumpanya itang piluban daAla lang lihiman nung namu man ita,Pati ding karelang sariling pamilya.Angga inyang mi<strong>san</strong> ‘ting dintang balitaMa<strong>san</strong>ting ya’ng metung matsura ya’ng kadwaAgad nang dinake king bang abalu <strong>san</strong>ing kayang kumparing sabik king balita.“Ita nang ma<strong>san</strong>ting menganak ya ngana,King katlu ming anak ing kakung asawaDapot isipan mu nung e ya matsuraKeti king Arabia adwa ta nang banwa.”
<strong>Headline</strong><strong>Gitnang</strong> <strong>Luzon</strong>MARCH 13, 20137COMMITMENT. Student leaders <strong>of</strong> Tarlac State University on Monday pledge their commitment to serve by sticking theirpaper airplanes, which symbolize themselves as leaders, on a canvass painted during the University’s 5th Student Leaders’ Day.JUNKSHOP from Page 1development specialist <strong>of</strong> PCEDO,provided the participants with inputsin organizing and maintaining a successfulcooperative.He also reiterated the benefits andprivileges <strong>of</strong> cooperatives such as securinglow-interest rate loans fromlending institutions and given priorityin project contract bidding with theirmembers receiving regular dividendsfrom interest earned from paid-upFISHERMEN from Page 1the meeting in Sta. Rita, Macabebe, and Candaba MayorJerry Pelayo, president <strong>of</strong> the Pampanga Mayors’League and candidate for congressman in the FourthDistrict, are set to join Pineda.Mayor Oscar “Jun” Tetangco <strong>of</strong> Apalit is also expectedto support the project <strong>of</strong> the 62-year-old governor.Pineda will explain to the fishermen the variousprograms <strong>of</strong> the provincial government, including livelihoodand health.Pineda stressed that the members <strong>of</strong> the family leftat home by the fisherfolk should “also be productive.”“Earning from fishing is not enough. There must becapital and patronage refund.Jesus dela Cruz, president <strong>of</strong> theprovincial federation <strong>of</strong> junk shopowners and operators, enumeratedthe support given by the Pineda administrationto them.“Under the administration <strong>of</strong> Gov.Lilia Pineda, the junk shop owner<strong>san</strong>d operators federation was createdand <strong>of</strong>ficers were elected, scavengershad received carts and we were able--Photo by Roel Lazaroto form our own cooperatives,” delaCruz said.Pineda also recognized the role<strong>of</strong> the junk shops in the solid wastemanagement as well as their role inthe crime prevention in the province.They committed themselves not tobuy and patronize stolen communicationcables and metal parts instead,report them to the nearest police station.●livelihood opportunities for the mothers and childrenqualified to work,” she added in the dialect.Pineda is sponsoring various training programs forskills’ development, including blanket-weaving, sewingand hair-styling.She said she will also report about the aggressivecampaign <strong>of</strong> the province to enrol poor residents asmembers <strong>of</strong> the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation(PhilHealth).The Pineda government enrolled at least 25,000people with PhilHealth as part <strong>of</strong> her priority programon health. ●SHOWBIZ from Page 8ble na sabi ni Paulo sa amin sa harap ng ibang press at TVcrew.May mga nag-uudyok nga sa aming bawiin ang award nanatanggap ni Paulo. Meron pang nag-suggest na i-ban at i-boycott. Pero kahit kami ang pinuno ng ENPRESS, hindi namandictatorial ang pamamaraan ng aming pamamalakad,huh! Umiiral pa rin ang demokrasya sa aming samahan.Kahit pinatawad na namin si Paulo sa <strong>of</strong>fense na nagawaniya, ipararating namin ito sa aming members upang kuninang kanilang reaksyon at opinion sa paghingi ng tawad niPaulo.Eh, malapit din si Paulo sa puso ng members ng EN-PRESS dahil nu’ng nagsisimula pa lang siya, madalas nasiyang bahagi ng activities ng grupo dahil sa i<strong>san</strong>g membernaming yumao na.Hindi na rin kami nagmayabang pa na huwag siyangpansinin, eh, dama naman namin ang sincerity sa paghinginiya ng tawad. In fact, habang katabi namin siya, paulit-ulitang pagsabi niya ng sorry.Eh, forgiving naman tayong tao. Kung si Hesus, napatawadniya ang lahat ng may kasalanan, kami pa kaya anghindi magpapatawad kay Paulo?Babahaginan namin kayo ng resulta ng miting naminkasama ang ibang miyembro ng ENPRESS upang magkaroonna ng ending ang sigalot na ito na nagmula kay Paulo.Pramis!”So there! •EDPAM from Page 3vey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS) late lastyear, wherein Angeles City scored the lowest at 27% amongseven highly urbanized areas in the country on corruptionincidence involving the local government based on the perception<strong>of</strong> the business community.“In other words, while Mr. Lazatin is promising a ‘corrupt-freelocal government’ without specifying how he is goingto do it, we are already doing it. We are already ‘walkingthe talk,’” he added.Pamintuan also said that his administration has beeninto some strategic moves that would eventually boost business,the economy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>city</strong>, create more jobs and stir greatereconomic activity among our people.“We are seriously working on developing our humancapital, which includes the establishment <strong>of</strong> the City College<strong>of</strong> Angeles that <strong>of</strong>fers market-driven courses and training tostudents and local manpower, to help fill the gaps in the personneland manpower requirements <strong>of</strong> the business sector,”he said.He added: “Our <strong>city</strong> being essentially tourism and serviceoriented whose economy is largely consumer driven, wehave also been seriously working on developing a brand anda character for Angeles, from which we should anchor our developmentefforts. I believe these efforts shall impact on theinvestments and expansion plans <strong>of</strong> the business sector.” ●ZAPANTA from Page 1This was confirmed by a closeaide to Governor Lilia G. Pinedayesterday, shortly after Zapanta’smother called the governor thathis son’s supposed deadline for thepayment <strong>of</strong> blood money was extendedfor another three months.Zapanta’s mother called all theway from Riyadh, Saudi yesterdaymorning.The extension <strong>of</strong> the paymentfor Zapanta’s blood money expiredMarch 12. The Philippine government,through efforts <strong>of</strong> VicePresident Jejomar Binay and theprovincial government, has raisedonly P10 million <strong>of</strong> the P44 million.Until yesterday, the Philippinegovernment has been appealing tothe Saudi government to extendthe deadline for the payment <strong>of</strong>blood money <strong>of</strong> Zapanta in orderto escape the death sentence.Zapanta was convicted <strong>of</strong> killinghis Sudanese landlord in 2009.According to Binay, it was thePhilippine government’s third appealfor an extension <strong>of</strong> the paymentdeadline.Last Saturday, Zapanta’s motherand sister flew to Saudi Arabiahoping to see the condemned man.“The government is doing everythingit can to save Zapanta,”Binay said in press statement.The family <strong>of</strong> Saleh ImamIbrahim, the Sudanese nationalZapanta killed in 2009 during anargument over rent, had agreed todefer for a “non-extendable, nonnegotiable”period <strong>of</strong> four monthsthe execution originally scheduledfor Nov. 14 last year.Zapanta, 33, was a tile setterfrom Pampanga who flew to SaudiArabia in 2007 for work.The blood money was initiallyset at 5 million Saudi rials (roughlyP55 million) but this was reducedto 4 million rials (P44 million). ●GOV DEPOSITS from Page 1She assured Zapanta that theKapampangan will continue to prayfor him and for his family.The governor admitted that thefund raised by the local <strong>of</strong>ficials inthe province is not enough to savethe life <strong>of</strong> Joselito but hoping that itcould somehow lighten the burden.The provincial government hasalso vowed to help the family particularlythe children and parents <strong>of</strong>Zapanta as the Capitol is preparedto assist them through livelihood,health and scholarship programs.AIDS - HIV from Page 3males (MSM), accounting for 82 percent.From 1984 to 2010, there are 840 AIDS cases reported71 percent (595) were males and (315) had already died.Sexual contact was the most common mode <strong>of</strong> HIVtransmission, accounting for 93 percent (780) <strong>of</strong> allAIDS cases.More than half (444) <strong>of</strong> sexual transmission wasIt could be recalled that in Novemberlast year, the Saudi governmenthas given Zapanta anotherfour months or until March 17 toraise the blood money in exchangefor the forgiveness <strong>of</strong> the family <strong>of</strong>the Sudanese national whom hekilled in 2009.The governor then has askedthe Pampanga mayors, Capitol employee<strong>san</strong>d even the private sectorto share an amount for Joselito’sblood money and trust fund <strong>of</strong> hischildren.Reports have it that the bloodmoney originally required forhis freedom was pegged by theSaudi court at P50 million or SAR500,000, but our government’stimely intercession led to the lowering<strong>of</strong> the amount to SAR 400,000or P44 million.Joselito went to Saudi Arabia in2007 to work as a tile setter to supporthis parents and two children.He was convicted <strong>of</strong> killing his Sudaneselandlord by a court in SaudiArabia. •through heterosexual contact followed by homosexualcontact (263) then bisexual contact (73).Other modes <strong>of</strong> transmission include: mother-tochildtransmission (17), blood transfusion (10), injectingdrug use (4) and needle prick injuries (2). Three percent(27) <strong>of</strong> the AIDS cases did not report mode <strong>of</strong> HIV transmission.● (PNA)NEW PRODUCT. Kayen de Lara, Sun Cellular pre-paid marketinghead explains to Pampanga-based media the new Sun CreateYour Own SIM Number at Clarkfield Freeport, Pampanga.-Photo by Deng PangilinanBe heard! Send us yourcomments & opinionsE-MAIL: headlinegitnangluzon@gmail.comsnail mail: 2nd Floor, U2 Building, Dolores, McArthurHi-way, City <strong>of</strong> San Fernando, Pampanga
SHOWBIZVOLUME I • NO. 129 • MARCH 13, 2013 • WEDNESDAYSheena-Rocco, Jay-R-Krista...BITTER SEPARATIONDalawang pares ng magsing-irogang nagkaroon ng bitterseparation. Inaakusahansi Jay-R, singer ngkanyang long time GFna beauty queen na siKrista Kleiner ng batteryo pambubugbog.Everyone thoughtKrista’s showbiz careerwould flourishafter she became abeauty queen but whathappened was the opposite.All the morethat it didn’t take <strong>of</strong>f. We haven’theard anything from her until sheand Jay R broke up, with her sayingshe’s a victim <strong>of</strong> physical abuse.They used to be sosweet with each other,especially whenKrista was a contestantat Bb. Pilipina<strong>san</strong>d Jay RALDENRICHARDSwas so supportive. Wonder what happened.Jay R refuses to defend himselfand say anything about Krista’sallegation. Someone close tohim says he just doesn’t want todignify the issue anymore.Malinaw na guilty, hindi poba?And although,maganda ang unang bahaging love story ninaSheena Halili at RoccoNacino, i<strong>san</strong>g mapait nawakas din ang kinahinatnannito.They never <strong>of</strong>ficially admittedthey’re on but it’s obvious onSheena’s twits that their partingwas less than cordial. She confessesthey’ve lost their past closenessto one another. They don’t evencommunicate with each otheranymore. Rocco himself admittedon the set <strong>of</strong> GMA NewsChannel’s “Bayan Ko” thatthey’ve lost touch. But he quicklyadded that he wishes they couldbe friends again.Friends again, meaning enemiessila ngayon?What happened?JAYR &KRISTAKLEINERHindi naman daw bading...Wala pa po akong oras sapag-ibig!--ALDEN RICHARDSSHEENA HALILI& ROCCONACINOBaboy na hunk actorpinagwelgahanng sexy actressSa wakas, nagsalita na ang i<strong>san</strong>gsexy actress kung bakit iniwananniya ang i<strong>san</strong>g taong ka-live inna hunky actor.They got to knoweach other better and, as folkssay, familiarity breeds contempt.Baboy raw ang BF niya,laging nakakalat ang mgapinaggamitang medyas atsapatos na ubod daw nangbaho. May hygiene problemdaw si aktor kaya nang hindi na niya matiis,iniwan niya ito.On the other hand, the hunky actor saidhe’s <strong>of</strong>ten taken by surprise by the suddenmood swings <strong>of</strong> the actress. Happy one momentthen depressed and sullen the next.In short tila lagi raw parang baliw sisexy actress.Sa rami ng mga babaing nali-link sa kanya, walani isa mang nililigawan sa kanila si Alden Richards.May project sila ni Julie Anne San Jose at LaurenYoung pero may kanya-kanyang squeeze ang dalawa.He’s also being linked to his own ka-love team,Louise de los Reyes, who’s the girlfriend <strong>of</strong> EnzoPineda. How come he’s not courting anyone who’s notattached to any other actor yet? A writer asks Aldenpointblank: “Bading ka ba?”Tinawanan lang ni Alden ang maanghang natanong. “Sure po ako sa pagkalalaki ko,” sabi niya.“Wala lang sa agenda ko ang panliligaw as <strong>of</strong> nowkasi bago pa lang ang career ko at sayang naman angopportunities coming my way. If I’d have a girlfriend,tiyak na magrereklamo rin kasi I won’t be able to givePaulo Avelino pinatawad ng mga kaawayLast week pa yung kontrobersyangbalak bawiin ng ENPRESS ang award nabinigay nila kay Paulo Avelino.Sobra kasing na-<strong>of</strong>fend ang pamunuanng ENPRESS sa hindi magandangsinabi nito nang kunin siyang presenterng i<strong>san</strong>g award.Kasunod nito ay yung paghingi ngsorry ng kampo ni Paulo, but nothinghappened.Sa wakas, mismong presidente ngaward body ang nagsalita na para linawinang isyu.“Nagkaharap na rin kami ni PauloAvelino matapos ang kontrobersiyangnilikha ng binitiwan niyang salita nu’ngmaging presentor siya sa Golden ScreenAwards for TV mula sa EntertainmentPress Society last March 1.Although nag-text at tumawag na saamin si Paulo upang humingi ng sorry,iba pa rin ’yung personal kaming nagkaharap!True to his words sa phone, mulinghimingi ng sorry si Paulo sa amin habangini-interview kaming magkasamani Mario Dumaual ng TV Patrol at MJMarfori ng TV5, sa last shooting day ngThe Bride & The Lover na siya ang bidanglalaki, huh!“I am really very sorry, Tito! Walapo akong intensiyon na magsalita ngmasama laban sa Enpress. Ngayonlang ako nagkaroon ng kaawaykaya gusto kong maayos agadito.“Humihingi ako ng apologysa bad joke kong ginawa. Ilearned my lesson!” very hum-SHOWBIZ Page 7her much <strong>of</strong> my time. She’ll just feel neglected. Sosaka na ‘yang lovelife, kapag mas established na angcareer ko. Eh, ngayon, pinapaaral ko pa ‘yung bunsokong kapatid. Gusto ko ring magkabahay sa Manilapara hindi na ko uwian sa’min sa Sta. Rosa, Lagunaaraw-araw, kaya lang hindi pa kaya ng budget ko as<strong>of</strong> now.Also, hindi pa rin kasi ako talaga tinatamaannang totohanan. If ever ma-in love ako nang todo,mapipigilan ko ba ‘yun? Siyempre, hindi, ‘di ba?Hindi ko nga alam why I’m being linked to JulieAnne gayong nagkasama lang kami sa ‘Party Pilipinas’.Sina Lauren and Louise naman, mga kasama kongayon sa new soap kong ‘Mundo Mo’y Akin,’ but it’sall just work for all <strong>of</strong> us.”