Edition

Vol. 27 Issue 46 08-14 Apr 2010
Rally vs Dato's Dam Set on April 14
Multi-sectoral protest march and prayer rally to be held in Lupi and Sipocot
F. J. Lagdameo
Monday, April 12th, 2010

Sipocot, CamSur (10 April) - A huge multi-sectoral protest action against the Libmanan-Cabusao Dam Project (LCDP) is set to be held on Wednesday, April 14 in the municipalities of Sipocot and Lupi, Camarines Sur.

The protest action is led by the Alyansa kan mga Namamanwaan laban sa Dam or AnDam (Alliance of Concerned Citizens against the Dam) which is opposing the implementation of what has come to be known as "Dato's Dam" following the sponsorship of the said dam project by Congressman Diosdado "Dato" Arroyo.

Bikol News

UNEP Graduates Applaud Former Defense Secretary Teodoro’s Message of Inspiration
Vox Bikol
Monday, April 12th, 2010

The jam-packed gym of the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) was filled with applause and praises after Former Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro delivered his inspirational message to more than 300 graduates.  This was the university's 62nd Commencement Exercise held April 6, 2010.

Teodoro's speech, though short and quick, had left a consequential mark on the hearts of its recipients.

Salceda Dismayed Over Raj's Ouster as Bb. Pilipinas Universe
Mar S. Arguelles
PNA
PIA
Monday, April 12th, 2010

Legazpi City (5 April) -- Albay Gov. Joey Salceda was dismayed over the decision of the organizers of Binibining Pilipinas Universe replacing Ms. Venus Raj, this year's Miss Binibining Pilipinas Universe, with a second rank winner.

Salceda said he would ask the organizers why Miss Diane Samar Necio, the 1st runner up, did not automatically take the place of Raj.

Gibo Visits CAMSUR
Sonny Sales
Monday, April 12th, 2010

IRIGA CITY (7 April) - THE Administration party's presidential standard bearer Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro campaigned in the two strongest districts of Lakas-KAMPI-CMD in Camarines Sur province on Tuesday (April 6), after sorties in Albay province a day earlier.

Lakas gubernatorial bet Felix "Nancing" Alfelor Jr. said, "Lakas-KAMPI leaders in four districts of the province have vowed to support Teodoro despite controversies among national party leaders, and rumored withdrawal of support by the Arroyos' on Teodoro's presidential bid."

Mayon Volcano Included in New Currency Design
Mike dela Rama
Monday, April 12th, 2010

LEGAZPI CITY, April 7  - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is set to release the new design of the Philippine monetary bills and coins by the end of 2010 and Mayon Volcano will be included in the new design of the bills.

Marlyn Paje, acting deputy director of BSP branch here, said that this is in accordance with the New Central Bank Act or Republic Act 7653 giving the Central Bank Monetary Board, with the approval of the Philippine President, the power to prescribe denominations, dimensions, designs and inscriptions and other characteristics of notes issued by the BSP.

Masbate Peace Caravan for Clean Elections a Success
PNA
Monday, April 12th, 2010

LEGAZPI CITY, April 7  - A caravan for peaceful and credible elections was successfully held in Masbate on Monday.

Various sectors in the island province joined the multi-sectoral caravan, a ranking official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Bikol said Wednesday.

The Masbate Advocates for Peace (MAPs), a multi-sectoral group composed of members from the business, academe, youth and religious sectors, and people's organizations, in close coordination with the Task Force Masbate (TFM), participated in the first leg of a series of caravans for peace in Masbate.

Masbate Town to Benefit from KALAHI-CIDSS
CL Martinez
Monday, April 12th, 2010

Legazpi City (5 April) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bikol, Provincial Government of Masbate and Municipal Government of Cawayan penned recently the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the poverty reduction project Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Community Integrated Development and Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) in Cawayan town.

Viewpoints

Editorial Logo
Mud
Editor
Monday, April 12th, 2010
For the past weeks, the public had been made witness again to the spectacle of mudslinging between and among national and local candidates to the May 2010 elections.

In the national scene, contending presidential aspirants and their supporters have issued accusations against one another, especially in the cases of Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Sen. Manuel Villar and Liberal Party presidentiable Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. Sen. Villar had been dogged by accusations of using his position to enrich himself further, with critics, notably Aquino's camp, persistently taking him to task.

Signos
King
Tito Genova Valiente
Monday, April 12th, 2010

A cousin once came home breathless from school. He was telling us about this cheer leader who rallied everyone during an assembly. The cousin was telling us how they -first year students - were straining their neck to find out who this brave guy was. They could not him see, covered as he was by the bigger senior students. Then, like some scene from the Bible, the crowd parted and revealed this small guy, his legs spread as if straddling heaven and earth and yelling the old war chants against all other basketball teams who dared to challenge the tribe in Queborac.

His name: King Pasilaban.

Analysis
Questions Begging for Answers
Benjie Oliveros
Monday, April 12th, 2010

The country is on the last leg of the presidential campaign but still, there is no indication as to how things would be different if any of the candidates bags the presidency. After suffering for nine years under the Arroyo administration - with the debilitating crisis, worsening joblessness and poverty, its outright puppetry to US interests, rampant corruption, and impunity in human rights violations - the Filipino people want change and an improvement in their lives. However, after two months of campaigning and with one month left till the elections, all the candidates for president have yet to give us an indication of the policy directions of his or her administration.

Resurrection, congratulations!
Father William Grimm
UCAN
Monday, April 12th, 2010

TOKYO (UCAN) - "Happy Easter" seems an inadequate greeting. Insipid, even. Is mere happiness a sufficient response to the mystery of the Resurrection? Is a wish used for birthdays, public holidays and even haircuts overwhelming enough, unique enough, joyous enough to be given to our fellow Christians?

"Patient and Solid Love of Truth Is Necessary"
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Below is a statement from Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, regarding the situation of sexual abuse of minors. The statement was published Friday by Vatican Radio.

Church News

Bishop Cautions Faithful on Pro-choice "Catholic" Group
CBCPNews
Monday, April 12th, 2010

MANILA, April 7, 2010-A Church official has warned the public to become wary of a "Catholic" group that endorses the use of condom.

Bishop Quiambao, Four Others, Mark 50th Priestly Anniversary
Melo M. Acuña
Monday, April 12th, 2010

BACACAY, Albay, April 11, 2010-Celebrating the milestone of his sacerdotal ministry, Legazpi's Apostolic Administrator Emeritus Lucilo Quiambao marked his golden anniversary of priesthood with a thanksgiving Mass in his hometown together with fellow jubilarians Fr. Conrad Goullet, SSS, Fr. Joventino Romano, Msgr. Lucio Odiver and Msgr. Pastor Gotiangco of Ormoc, Leyte.

Caceres Priests to go on Mission
UCAN
Monday, April 12th, 2010

NAGA CITY, Philippines (UCAN) - 8 April - The Archdiocese of Caceres is preparing to send three native priests to mission areas in May.

CBCP Seeks Release of Morong 43
CBCPNews
Monday, April 12th, 2010

MANILA, April 7, 2010-The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) came out in the open Wednesday demanding the release of the 43 health workers detained by the military.

Book on Our Lady of Peñafrancia Launched
Melo M. Acuña
Monday, April 12th, 2010

MAKATI City, April 9, 2010- A coffee table book on the well-venerated patroness of the Bicol Region, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, was released yesterday during the launching rites held at the Yuchengco Museum, Makati City.

Features

Feature
Groups Suggest Ways to Make Automated Elections Work Credibly
Marya Salamat
Monday, April 12th, 2010

MANILA -Will your vote count? Can a new president and a new set of officials be credibly elected on May 10? With less than two months before the election, doubts persist as to whether the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is adequately prepared to make the first ever automated elections system (AES) in the Philippines reliable, accurate and trustworthy.

National News

Salceda Dismayed Over Raj's Ouster as Bb. Pilipinas Universe
Mar S. Arguelles
PNA
PIA
Monday, April 12th, 2010

Legazpi City (5 April) -- Albay Gov. Joey Salceda was dismayed over the decision of the organizers of Binibining Pilipinas Universe replacing Ms. Venus Raj, this year's Miss Binibining Pilipinas Universe, with a second rank winner.

Salceda said he would ask the organizers why Miss Diane Samar Necio, the 1st runner up, did not automatically take the place of Raj.

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