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Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion.

But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened .

Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

  • Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
  • Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace?

WHY??

There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance:
  1. The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice.
  2. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

6,350 students to benefit from senator’s scholarships

By Reynaldo G. Navales (With Ferth Vandensteen Manaysay)

ANGELES CITY -- At least 6,350 high school students in Central Luzon, 1,530 of them in Pampanga, stand to earn scholarships from the educational assistance program of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.

This, after President Benigno Aquino III signed Cayetano's bill, which mandates all state universities and colleges to give automatic admission and provide scholarship grants to the graduating top 10 public high school students of their respective graduating classes.

The scholarship covers the tuition and other miscellaneous fees on the first year.

“It's a merrier Christmas for thousands of Filipino students who will benefit from the Iskolar ng Bayan law, granting scholarships to thousands of students,” Cayetano said.

"I've been fighting for this since 2008, and thank God, it's finally a law!" Senator Cayetano said. "I've always believed education should be free for all. This is a small step towards achieving that goal," he added.

"Tamang-tama ang timing ng pagpirma ng Pangulo Aquino. Ito ang aking pamaskong handog sa libo-libong pamilyang Pilipino," Cayetano said.

The majority leader estimated that close to 80,000 public high school students graduating on top of their classes will benefit from the law, now referred to as "Cayetano law."

The senator, however, lamented that the Iskolar ng Bayan would have covered more students if only government funds were spent judiciously and were not squandered through corruption.

"Kung walang nagnanakaw at magnanakaw, hindi lang top 10 bawat school, baka umabot pa ng top 20 o higit pa ang makikinabang dito. Sana marami pa ang matutulungan kung matapos na ang nakawan at patuloy na pag-aabuso sa kaban ng bayan," the senator said.

"We've proven this in Taguig City. Since 2011, the city under Mayor Lani Cayetano has been allocating funds for its 8,000 scholars," he said.

"Ganito kapag walang korap sa gobyerno, bigay todo ang biyaya sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino," Cayetano stressed.

Education officials estimate that some 79,130 graduating high school students will benefit from the Cayetano law next school year.

Kapampangan film showing at SM City Clark set December 13

By Ian Ocampo Flora (With Ferth Vandensteen Manaysay)

ANGELES CITY -- Kapampangan films will be shown for free this December 13 (Saturday) from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at SM City Clark Cinema 4 in Angeles City.

This is part of the annual CineKabalen Kapampangan Film Festival (CKFF).

From 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., exhibition films will be shown including two award-winning Kapampangan short films. “Lisyun Qng Geografia” (Geography Lessons) by Petersen Vargas is one of the three winners of Best Picture in the recently concluded Ika-26 Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video.

The film also won Best Thesis in the UP Film Institute earlier this year and has participated in international film festivals in Thailand and General Santos City. “U.S.F.A” by Jason Paul Laxamana is also one of the three winners of Best Picture in Gawad CCP. The humorous short film has also participated in a film festival in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California.

From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the 10 finalists in the CKFF short film competition will be shown. This year's finalists include: “Mis Da Ka” (I Miss You) by Carlo Catu of San Fernando; “Paboritu Que Ing Cantang Ini” (Favorite Song) by Petersen Vargas of Apalit; “Ing Purmerung Kembut Nang Anton” (Anton’s First Hip Shake) by Kelvin Aguilar of Bamban; “Qng Pangacupas Ning Matingcad Cung Cule” (Fadeaway) by Jerome Cunanan of Victoria, Tarlac; “Qng Sepu Ning Pabelu” (At The Tip of The Candle Wick) by Brianne Amparado of Angeles; “Jona” by Tin Velasco of Angeles; “Andrea” by Clarklouis Sanchez of Magalang; “Post Hoc Ergo” (After This) by Myron Espinosa of Mabalacat; “Talapangabus” by Justine Dizon of San Fernando; and “Susukdul King Banua” (High As The Sky) by Cheska Salangsang of Mexico.

The finalists will vie for awards and cash prizes, including P15,000 for the Best Picture and P8,000 for the Second Best Picture.

All films will be shown on the big screen in high definition quality with English subtitles.

For inquiries or group reservations, please contact 0915-2601946.

CKFF4 is a project of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Holy Angel University Center for Kapampangan Studies, the City of Angeles and the Angeles City Tourism Office, in cooperation with Kamaru Productions, Museo Ning Angeles, Angeles City Library, HAU Theatre Guild and SM City Clark.

HAU bags top animation awards

By Ferth Vandensteen Manaysay

ANGELES CITY -- A student and a teacher from the Holy Angel University (HAU) have been named among the top animators of the country after bagging awards from this year's Animahenasyon Philippine Animation Festival, held at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts in Manila.

Animahenasyon is an annual festival of original Filipino animated films, sponsored by the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc.

The HAU entry “The Unusual Pet” won first prize in the Professional Division (TVCs, OBBs, Infomercials, Teasers and Demo Reels category), while the other entry, “That Social Virus” won first prize in the Student Division (Animated Shorts - less than 30 minutes category).

The Unusual Pet is directed by Leonardo Calma, animated by Bryan Paguio and Mervyn Domingo, written by Robby Tantingco and narrated by Alberta Supan. It was produced by the HAU Center for Kapampangan Studies.

Meanwhile, That Social Virus is directed, animated and written by Bryan Paguio. It was produced by the HAU College of Information and Communications Technology.

Calma is a creative artist and instructor of the HAU Center for Kapampangan Studies while Paguio is a student of the HAU College of Information and Communications Technology.

Running for about ten minutes, Calma’s That Social Virus tells a cautionary tale about the social ills created by social media. Similarly, Paguio’s The Unusual Pet narrates the peculiar story of a boy who raised a worm as his pet.

Not expecting the victory as it was his first time to participate, Paguio said, “it was totally unexpected because we just went there assuming to bring home just a certificate of appreciation."

He also shared the rewards and hardships of being a young animator.

“It could be difficult at times because it is very challenging to entertain people through animation. But it always feels great when people appreciate your work,” said Paguio.

Meanwhile, Calma said the school’s victory signifies the creativity of the Kampapangans.

He also cited the Emmy award-winning Kapampangan animator Jesus “Jess” Española, who works on the long-running TV series The Simpsons.

Cabigting lauds Lazatin’s dedication in public service

(SunStar Pampanga)

ANGELES CITY -- Angeles City Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting praised first-termer Councilor Carmelo "Pogi" Lazatin's enthusiasm in fulfilling his duties as a councilor.

Cabigting lauded Lazatin as she delivered the "Ulat ng Paglilingkod" during the City Council's Regular Session last December 2 at Hausland Pavillion, Timog Residences.

Cabigting noted that despite being a first-time Councilor, Lazatin has shown great dedication in his work.

"Lazatin always makes sure to ask questions and participate in the deliberation for measures being passed in the City Council and would fervently express his opposition if he finds any proposed ordinance and resolution to be lacking," Cabigtin said.

For his part, Lazatin, a son of former Pampanga First District Representative Angeles City Mayor Carmelo "Tarzan" Lazatin, said that he always asks questions precisely because he is a first-time Councilor.

"While this isn’t exactly my first time serving as a public servant, I'm not arrogant enough to presume that I already know everything," Lazatin said. "Although I believe that I have a particular skillset and knowledge to offer to the table, having come from a business background, I recognize that I still have a lot to learn as a legislator."

"That's why I ask a lot of questions," Lazatin added, "I want to understand just exactly how the process works and I want to make sure that we follow these processes."

During the event, veteran Councilor Max Sangil lauded Lazatin's community assistance projects including feeding programs and financial and medical assistance to residents of Angeles City.

Sangil also cited Lazatin's proposed legislative measures, which are beneficial to a lot of Angeleños.

These include a proposed ordinance to allocate 10% of the City’s total annual budget for housing programs for the city’s urban poor members.

Sangil also mentioned two other resolutions including the request to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to conduct an investigation into the state and operations of the City’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Barangay Pampang. Reynaldo G. Navales

The other one is the request to the City’s Environment Management System (EMS) and other concerned offices to present the city’s total expenses on garbage hauling.

Angeles observes World AIDS Day

By Ferth Vandensteen Manaysay

ANGELES CITY -- World AIDS Day was marked in this city with educational seminars as local health officers went to different schools to lecture on various aspects of the HIV/AIDS.

The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that in 2013, 35 million people were living with HIV, 2.1 million people were newly infected with the virus and at least 1.5 million people died of AIDS.

In the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) reported that the number of people living with HIV/AIDS is up by 32 percent this year.

Compared to the 427 cases last year, the country recorded a total of 565 cases from January to September of this year.

In addition, the HIV and AIDS registry from 1984 to 2014 also showed that more men (18,948 cases) were infected than women (2,030 cases).

“The statistical data were actually quite alarming know that more guys are infected by AIDS,” said student Mark Erwin Dizon.

Dr. Lenario Santos, health officer of Angeles City, said Filipinos are now more aware and open-minded to undertake HIV testing than before.

“The history shows that people from the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community are more vulnerable to infection,” said Santos.

In Angeles City, local health workers observe World AIDS Day each year as an opportunity for people to gather in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to remember people who have died.

“As a student, I learned many things about AIDS based on the school lectures but this seminar made realize that there are still many things that I do not know. In the future, I hope to impart the things that I have learned here to my fellow youth,” said student Divina Ibay.

Meanwhile, health officers hope the educational seminars will contribute in the efforts of the government to reduce the infections in the country to zero.

Angeles exec to launch ‘Kabuhayan Patrol’

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES CITY -- Vice-Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting is set to launch this December 16 the "Kabuhayan Patrol" program that aims to help micro entrepreneurs expand and improve their businesses here.

Cabigting said that the program targets sari-sari storeowners, small carinderia owners, and tricycle and jeepney drivers.

The program highlights livelihood talks and seminars that aim to equip and enrich the skills and orientation of small entrepreneurs in improving their businesses.

The vice-mayor added that the program will also provide additional capital.

The event will also see to the raffle of five winners each for sari-sari store and small carinderia owners each receiving P1,000 and P2,000 worth of goods. Five consolation prizes will also be drawn from each sector to receive P1,000 each.

Five tricycle and five jeepney drivers will also be selected to receive P1,000 and P2,000 worth of gasoline and oil. Five consolation prizes worth P1,000 each will be drawn from the two sectors, respectively.

"We are now coordinating in the grassroots level to identify the people who will participate in the program. We are also trying to increase the benefits to be given out depending on the availability of the funds of our supporters and donors," Cabigting added.

The program, she said, is in line with the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBE) Law. The law empowers government to help in the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME).

Cabigting said that the "Kabuhayan Patrol" is their contribution to the further development of small enterprises. She added that the growth of MSMEs will result to increased livelihood and employment in the grassroots level.

"One of the major reasons that kept our national economy afloat during major financial crises is the MSME sector. We owe a lot to them and so we must do everything to help them expand and grow," Cabigting added.

In the last five years, the MSME sector accounted for about 99.6 percent of the registered businesses in the country by which 63 percent of the labor force earn a living. Around 35.7 percent of the total sales and value added in the manufacturing come from MSMEs as well.

Pamintuan underscores role of education in development

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan has underscored the importance of education on urban development and support to indigent families.

“In our city, we established an institution of hope, the City College of Angeles, for the benefit of our poor but deserving students – and I believe that involving the poor is what inclusive growth for urban development is really all about.”

Pamintuan stressed these during a panel discussion at the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) South-South City Leaders Forum held at the ADB Headquarters in Mandaluyong recently.

The mayor was the only local chief executive from the Philippines invited to attend this gathering of more than 50 mayors, governors and leaders from South Asia.

He was also requested to be one of three other mayors to address the forum on the topic “Inclusive Cities – Expanding Possibilities for People”. Joining him were Kinlay Dorjee, Mayor of Thimphu Municipal Government in Bhutan and C. Hari Kiran, Municipal Commissioner of Vijayawada Muncipal Corporation in India.

“Right now, on a national level, the idea of inclusive growth is still an aspiration. But on the local level, as we are doing in Angeles City, adopting the strategy of involvement, engagement and mobilization of the people can make such aspiration real,” he expressed.

Pamintuan was chosen because of the successful innovations he was able to implement in Angeles towards its development as an inclusive city.

“Angeles has taken the critical steps to ensure that the poor can benefit from our economic growth; and our programs, projects and plans such as the city college and the Renal Care Unit are some of the many things we have done towards this end,” the mayor said.

Based on the comments and questions of the participants, one of the most inspiring sharing during the two-day session is the story behind the establishment of the City College of Angeles and its contribution in improving the quality of lives of the people and offering better opportunities for the youth.

The organizers and some of the invited experts confirmed that giving priority to education is one of the major pillars for cities to be considered as livable, competitive and inclusive.

Other topics discussed and presented during the meet included Green & Resilient Cities – Urban Regeneration, Urban Financing – Developing New City Investment Strategies and Competitive Cities – Exploring New Models for Growth”.

Hosted by the ADB, the South-South City Leaders Forum has been formulated on the premise that solutions to the multiple and interconnected problems cities face must come from cities themselves.

Its objective is to spread good ideas and experiences amongst cities and help build a strong network amongst city leaders, especially in developing Asia and the Pacific.

12,000 informal workers target of Balibago social program

By Chris Navarro

ANGELES CITY – Some 12,000 informal workers including barangay officials, tanods and bar workers in the entertainment district of Barangay Balibago here will soon enjoy the government social protection coverage program which was apparently been deprived from them for a very long time.

Barangay Balibago Chairman Rodelio “Tony” Mamac, together with the Social Security System (SSS) and Pag-Ibig Fund, the other day forged a memorandum of understanding (MOU) seeking for mandatory compliance to social protection coverage to both regular and informal workers in that village.

“Most of the workers especially in the entertainment sector are not even members of the SSS, Pag-ibig, and Philhealth. This inspired us to formulate an enabling law, which was already approved, seeking for mandatory compliance to social protection coverage to all workers,” said Mamac, shortly before the signing of MOU held at the barangay hall conference room.

Citing the importance of social protection coverage, Mamac said health and other personal problems such as burial fees and hospital bills, which are often times shouldered by the local government especially for indigents families, would no longer be a problem for his constituents.

Mamac said he was inspired to formulate a measure following the death of a lady beautician whose family sought hospitalization and eventually funeral assistance. “Kung may Philhealth at SSS, hindi sana ganoon kalaki ang problema.”

He said the Barangay Council has approved the allocation of P1-million from its annual budget for the counterpart share of the contribution of its barangay officials, employees, and tanods for SSS and Pag-ibig. The payment will start on January 15 next year.

“The move was the first in the history of local governance,” said SSS Angeles City Branch head Normita Cruz.

Mamac said entertainment and funhouse workers are also included in Barangay Ordinance No. 6, also known as the mandatory compliance to social protection coverage.

He warned owners of business establishments of suspension and non-renewal of clearances should they be found liable violating the ordinance.

“The main purpose of this is to intensify the coverage of all workers on social security protection through SSS, Philhelath, and Pag-ibig while doing business within the jurisdiction of Barangay Balibago,” the MOU stated.

The signing of the MOU was the main highlight of “Salakot” Festival activities, which kicked-off Monday.

Clark Water reduces rates by P1

By Reynaldo G. Navales

CLARK FREEPORT -- Early this year, Clark Water Corporation (CWC) has become the lowest water utilities in Central Luzon, even in other economic zones.

Though lowest, the water firm continues to provide world class services to its 1,987 clienteles inside this Freeport.

Now, after signing a lease extension recently with Clark Development Corporation, the water firm in Clark has announced the reduction of P1.00 in their per cubic meter rates, making it the lowest even among other economic or Freeport zones in the country today.

Despite the increased demand for water and wastewater services, water rates and charges inside this Freeport is still lowest compared to other economic zones and other local water utilities, said Jesus Laigo, chief operating officer of CWC.

Laigo said of the total number of clients, only more than 200 firms in Clark consume huge volumes of clean of water, especially semiconductor and manufacturing firms.

In his reports submitted to the CDC, the water firm said it is still maintaining its programs in support of the thrust of the state-owned firm to provide sound business policy among its stakeholders.

The announcement was made by Laigo at the Kapihan sa Bale Balita sa Clark spearheaded by Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI) recently.

With this, Laigo said that CWC will continue to “provide balance in the process of our services, with the benefits it provides our customers and the environment, and our ability to sustainably finance our operations.”

CWC is the exclusive water and wastewater operator of the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) and Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ).

In an earlier study, the tariff comparison with other economic zones show that water rates in Clark is lower compared to that of Baguio Water District and Metro Cebu Water District on their charges on residential, commercial, and industrial categories.

In a study conducted earlier, the water rate in Clark is P11.71 per cubic meter for residential while Baguio City is P41.23 per cubic meter and P15.42 in Metro Cebu. The commercial rate for Clark is P27.25, Baguio P89.35 and Metro Cebu, P46.67. The industrial rate in Clark is P26.98, Baguio P120.09 and Metro Cebu P48.38.

With the prevailing rates, Clark Water has reduced P1.00 in the present rates, Laigo said.

Clark is also lower than other surrounding water utilities on its water charges on residential rates compared to Angeles Water District with P21.07 per cubic meter, Balibago Waterworks System, Inc. at P24.13, Mabalacat Water District at P22.17, and San Fernando Water District at P20.92. For commercial rates, Angeles charges P58.57, Balibago P46.38, Mabalacat P62.70 and San Fernando P67.50. For Industrial rates Angeles charges P54.04, Mabalacat P63.10 and San Fernando P68.79. Balibago however has no industrial rates.

The waste water charge in Clark is also lower than Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Clark residential rates is P16.40 per cubic meter while at Subic, it is at P35.61.

The commercial rate in Clark is P38.15 while Subic it is P43.15 and Industrial rate for Clark is P37.78 while Subic charges P48.22, the recent study said.

“The Clark Freeport Zone is seen to be a major business hub in the Philippines and we would like to support the realization of this objective through our company’s efficient provision of water and environmental services,” said Laigo.

Although CWC has the lowest rates, the firm has significantly improved its water services on the sufficient water supply security, single digit non-revenue water, and 100 percent potable water with strong pressure.

The firm also doubled its treatment capacity for wastewater while improving its effluent quality to further satisfy its customers, Laigo said.

“For the coming years, we are forecasting an upsurge in our locators’ water supply requirement. By the year 2017, we are anticipating that water consumption will grow by about 75 percent in the Freeport Zone, and that’s within the said area only,” said Laigo.

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