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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.

Three inmates escape Tabaco, Albay police station, manhunt on

(KG, GMA News)

Police are conducting a manhunt for three inmates who were able to escape from the Tabaco City Police Station in Albay, a report on Balitanghali on Saturday said.

The inmates escaped Friday by climbing a wall, video from closed-circuit television showed, the report said.

The three inmates are facing charges involving illegal drugs. They were also slapped with charges of illegal possession of firearms.

The inmates were identified as Rendell Ryan Carbonel, Virgilio Bonaobra Jr., and Mark Anthony Yacat.

Police said they discovered the inmates were missing when they saw the bars of the jail cell have been broken off.

The bars apparently were sawed off.

Police are investigating how a saw was brought inside the jail cell.

38 new Bicolano entrepreneurs join Trade and Travel Fair in Mega Mall

By Mike de la Rama [(PNA), FPV/FGS/MDR/CBD]

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 09 (PNA) -- Thirty-eight new Bicolano entrepreneurs have joined the Annual Trade and Travel Fair on Oct. 8-11 at the SM Mega Mall Metro Manila to showcase the best of Bicol's handicraft, foods, apparels, homestyle products, ceramics, pottery, jewelry and other Bicolano products.

This event was organized by the Department of Trade and Industry, OK and is aimed to promote locally made products to foreign and local tourists.

DTI Bicol information officer Bem Berango said the 38 new entrepreneurs have undergone a series of training provided by the DTI in Bicol to make their products more competitive.

"We are happy to announce that we have new Bicolanos who are determined to help boost our local industry and compete in the global market," Berango said.

According to her, the requirement for joining the event is to undergo a series of training conducted by DTI.

"We need to equip our entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to make their products competitive and marketable both in local and international markets," she said.

Berango advised other young business entrepreneurs not to engage in business if they are not familiar with the market.

"Think of a business which you think is closer to your heart with passion," she said.

Berango also said that the DoT-Bicol has invited foreign tourists and various companies to support the trade and travel fair.

This is also an opportunity for them to establish their business partnerships and networks, she said.

Albay mourns passing of Bicolano ex-senator Joker Arroyo

By Connie B. Destura [(PNA), FFC/BNB/FGS/CBD]

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 8 (PNA) -- The Provincial Government and the people of Albay grieve the demise of their beloved Bicolano senator, congressman, human rights activist and former executive secretary Joker Arroyo of Baao, Camarines Sur.

In his Facebook account, Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda expressed his sympathy in behalf of the Albayanos on the passing of Arroyo.

To honor his historic contribution to the nation and to the region, Salceda said he hereby asks all flags in public offices to remain in half-mast until Arroyo is buried.

Arroyo, 88, became the representative of the first district of Makati City for nine years and served as senator from 2001 to 2013.

He did not use his PHP200-million annual Priority Development Assistance Fund or pork barrel allocation.

Arroyo was born in Naga City in Camarines Sur on January 5, 1927.

DSWD-Bicol launches YDS in Albay

By Connie B. Destura [(PNA), JMC/FGS/CBD]

ANISLAG, Daraga, Albay, Oct. 7 (PNA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the Youth Development Sessions (YDS) as a parallel intervention to the Family Development Sessions (FDS) of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) at Anislag National High School (ANHS) here.

Almost half of the total population of 2,212 students of the ANHS consist of children of beneficiaries of 4Ps.

Commissioner Percival Cendena, National Youth Commissioner for Luzon, said the YDS is a modular session to motivate the adolescents in attending and finishing their education.

It aims to help the youth be equipped with appropriate knowledge, attitude and skills to face developmental challenges, see available opportunities and overcome possible risks to aid in achieving optimal and holistic development.

"It aims to develop responsible decision, meaning, what they decide now will have a big impact on their future," Cendena said.

Modular sessions for discussion in grades 7, 8 9 and 10 of the ANHS will be on Changing Body, Teenage Pregnancy and Substance Abuse.

The sessions will be conducted once a month and will be used as a conditionality for the 4Ps program.

Aside from the required attendance in the monthly YDS, students must also maintain a grade and have at least 85 percent of the annual class attendance.

"We want that all children of 4Ps members must be engaged in YDS. We are recruiting youth volunteer that will devote their one-and-a-half hours every month to be a development facilitator," Cendena added.

The YDS will be conducted in a school-based setting during weekdays within class hours.

As of June, there are 377,252 beneficiaries of 4Ps in the Bicol Region.

Albay has 78,276 beneficiaries; Sorsogon, 61,182; Masbate, 75,872; Catanduanes, 15,620; Camarines Sur, 113, 296 and Camarines Norte, 33,006.

PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum to be held in Legazpi, Albay next month

By Azer N. Parrocha [(PNA),CTB/ANP]

MANILA, Oct 6 (PNA) -- Legazpi, Albay will host the New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2015 of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the biggest travel organization in the world, from Nov 25 to 27.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) said in a statement that Albay is a fitting host city since it is a United Nations Global Model for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation.

Albay is ranked among the 1st Class Provinces in the country and among the fastest growing tourist destinations in 2013. Legazpi also recently hosted the UNWTO-ASEAN International Conference on Tourism and Climate Change.

Aside from being home to the perfectly cone-shaped Mayon Volcano, Legazpi City is also known as the “City of Fun and Adventure.”

The forum will be led by DOT Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr., Secretary who will deliver the opening address and speak on the “Successful Destination Marketing Campaign Trend” at the Oriental Hotel in Legazpi, Albay.

Jimenez described the forum as “timely” and “relevant” as the department stepped up its marketing efforts for its destination-based campaign and its launch of Visit the Philippines Again (VPA) 2016 next year.

“Destination marketing is a daunting task as it involves selling an experience, both tangible and intangible. The Philippines prides itself of having a unique biodiversity, rich natural resources, and wide variety of product offerings for tourists,” Jimenez said in a statement.

“But most of all, we have the Filipino people—the country’s most important asset—to thank for, who serve as the PDOT’s partners in building our brand and fulfilling the promise of a more fun Philippines,” he added.

PATA CEO Mario Hardy for his part expressed delight in the DOT chief granting his presence to open the event.

“We are extremely delighted to have Secretary Jimenez open the event, as his experience and expertise on how to market a destination is something all industry stakeholders should learn from, especially when trying to market a new emerging destination,” Hardy said.

“In addition to Secretary Jimenez, we have a very broad and dynamic range of speakers confirmed for the event, and delegates can be assured of coming away with practical skills and knowledge to take back and apply to their organization,” he added.

Tourism star awardee and Albay Governor Joey Salceda will meanwhile close the event tackling the theme of this year’s forum: “Ecotourism –Transcending Climate Change.”

Salceda has gained a well-deserved reputation for his commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation.

"Albay is globally recognized by United Nations as the model for adapting to the impacts of climate change,” Salceda said.

“As host of PATA 2015, Albay shares this unique experience giving hope and guidance in transcending the inevitable effects of climate change," he added.

Albay observes World Teachers Day

By Nancy Ibo Mediavillo [(PNA), JMC/BNB/FGS/NIM/CBD]

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 5 (PNA) -- Educators in Albay celebrate the World Teachers Day Monday at the Provincial Sports Complex in Travesia in the town of Guinobatan.

Dr. Bibiano Sentillas, Department of Education Albay Division schools superintendent, said more than 7,000 public and private school teachers joined the occasion with the theme "Empowering Teachers, Building Sustainable Societies".

Aside from teachers, non-teaching personnel of the schools in the entire province also joined in the event which started with a Mass.

A parade, program, sports, contests and recognition of teachers completed the activities.

The occasion was attended by Dr. Helen Llenaresas who was guest of honor and speaker.

Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda, whose parents were both mentors, paid tribute to all teachers in the world, whom he called the real heroes for giving almost their whole life in the molding of not only the students but also the entire family, the community and the country.

Sentillas thanked Salceda for his full support to DepEd-Albay. He said the continuous support of the provincial government of Albay and other local government units in the province would be their inspiration to improve their tasks.

Greater cooperation needed to achieve inclusive development in Asia Pacific region -- Paje

By Irene A. Solmirano [(PNA), CTB/FGS/IAS/CBD/SSC]

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 4 (PNA) -- Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje on Sunday called for greater cooperation among 21 member-economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to unlock the full potential of the so-called "blue economy" and achieve inclusive growth in the region.

"We envision a regional cooperation to narrow the gap in economic development of our economies while sustaining growth with equity," Paje said in an emailed press statement to the Philippines News Agency, quoting his opening remarks during the APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Food Security and Blue Economy at the Iloilo International Convention Center in Iloilo City.

The forum, scheduled Oct. 4-5, is co-hosted by the DENR and the Department of Agriculture.

Paje, a Bicolano from Guinobatan, Albay, underscored the need to narrow the economic gap among APEC nations, noting that the region currently "comprise economies at varying levels in the development spectrum."

"There is a need for us to cooperate and address this wide economic gap," the DENR head stressed.

Paje said the two-day forum provides "an opportunity to discuss concrete and feasible actions to advance sustainable management and conservation of our coastal and marine ecosystems and habitats, and improved biodiversity to support higher fisheries productivity and provide better ecological services."

He said the focus of the meeting is anchored on one of the four priority themes of the Philippines, the host country of this year's APEC meetings, which is "Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities."

This specific theme, the environment chief said, contributes toward the three other themes, namely: the enhancing of regional economic agenda, fostering the participation of small and medium enterprises in regional and global markets, and supporting and investing in human resources.

"We firmly believe that these initiatives will expand our efforts in making the theme of the host economy APEC Philippines 2015 'Building inclusive economies, building a better world’ a reality," Paje said.

He added that harnessing the blue economy is most important in the Asia-Pacific considering that the region's marine resources account for two-thirds of the world's capture fishery production and 80 percent of the world's aquaculture production, making them vital in achieving food security.

The Albayano cabinet member said an important way of sustaining and even improving the productivity of the country's oceans is "improving the biodiversity of coastal and marine ecosystems" as healthy ecosystems "support higher fisheries production and provides better ecological services such as their important contribution to regulate climate and to disaster risk reduction."

"If we have healthy marine and coastal ecosystems, we can develop our brand of 'Blue Economy' defined as an approach to advance sustainable management and conservation of ocean and coastal resources and ecosystems and sustainable development, in order to foster economic growth," Paje stressed.

The APEC dialogue aims to produce a plan of action that would keep the coastal and marine ecosystems resiliency and ensure sustainable food supply chains.

The action plan tackles three priority areas: resilient oceans and coastal resources; fish loss production; and agri-business development.

"The plan of action has undergone several revisions from the important and valuable comments and suggestions from different member economies," Paje said.

He expressed hope and confidence that the proposed Plan of Action of the APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Food Security and Blue Economy will be adopted at the end of this meeting.

New DPWH Bicol RD to assume post

By Manny T. Ugalde

LEGAZPI CITY — The Bicol regional office of the Department of Public Works and Highways will have a new regional director to replace Engr. Melvin Navarro who is due for re-assignment to the National Capital Region, sources at the DPWH said.

Reportedly not comfortable with his new assignment, Engr. Reynaldo Tagudando has to accept his Bicol assignment by virtue of a special order dated Sept. 28 duly signed by DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson.

Tagudando, whose previous assignment was as regional director in Region IV-B, is expected to assume his Bicol post this Friday, Oct. 2, with Navarro taking over his new post at NCR on the same day.

It is said that many of the senior engineers of the DPWH have been avoiding duty assignment in Bicol like a plague. This is allegedly due to heavy pressures being forced on them by corrupt politicians and contractors, like those involved in the implementation of the P700M calamity fund earmarked for Bicol, particularly in Albay, among others.

It is said that DPWH Bicol, through the years, has made multi-millionaires out of corrupt regional directors and district engineers, enterprising lady contractors, and even DPWH employees themselves who moonlight as contractors.

Those in the know would also not forget the mysterious killings of top DPWH Bicol officials. These include the shooting to death of then Regional Director Nestor Tria while waiting for his flight at the Naga Airport in Pili, Camarines Sur and Asst. District Engineer Floriano Sarmiento inside his office in Caanaman, Camarines Sur. Engr. Pedro Celebrado who was in charge of right-of-way claims during the construction of the Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur was also killed inside his home.

Another former regional director, Engr. DaniloManalang, while on retirement, was murdered in Pampanga by unknown assailants.

Classes suspended in Albay, Camarines Sur

RHAYDZ BARCIA AND IZA IGLESIAS

LEGAZPI CITY: The provinces of Albay and Camarines Sur in the Bicol region ordered the suspension of classes in all levels on Thursday morning as the low pressure area intensified into tropical depression Kabayan.

“For public safety, public welfare and public health, we are suspending classes at all levels in all areas, public and private schools after consulting Albay Pdrrmc executive officers,” Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said in his directive.

Salceda, chairman of the provincial disaster risk reduction management council, said moderate rainfall can trigger floods and landslides.

Similarly, Camarines Sur Gov. Miguel “Migz” Villafuerte and Naga City Mayor John Bongat issued suspension of classes in all levels.

“The low pressure area seen in the Visayas has intensified into a tropical depression and was named Kabayan,” the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday.

As of 4 p.m. on Thursday, Kabayan was estimated at 105 kilometers North-Northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte with maximum winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center and is forecast to move Northwest at 20 kph.

Public Storm Signal No. 1 is raised in 19 provinces: Southern Isabela, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Nueva Viscaya, Nueva Ecija, Quirino, Pangasinan, Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Aurora and Northern Quezon including Polillo Island.

The tropical depression is predicted to make landfall in Aurora province by early Friday morning and will cut across Luzon. Kabayan is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday morning.

Albay El Niño preparedness caravan starts

By Nancy I. Mediavillo [(PNA), CTB/FGS/NIM/CBD/]

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 1 (PNA) -- The Day One of the countdown in connection with the birthday of Governor Joey Sarte Salceda on Oct. 26 formally started with the grand opening of the 9th Annual Governor's Cup at the Albay Astrodome on Wednesday.

The Day 2 of the countdown on Thursday rolled off with an El Niño Preparedness Caravan spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) at Camalig town for the whole day.

The caravan will cover other towns and cities of the province, based on the schedule prepared by the Task Force El Niño for the whole month of October.

The activity aims to cushion the negative impacts of the dry spell phenomenon on the agriculture sector, farmers' lives and the entire economy of the province.

The caravan will be a joint undertaking of the Department of Agriculture and other national government agencies, Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office headed by Dr. Cedric Daep and PGA departments like the Provincial Agriculture Service Office led Cheryll Rebeta, Provincial Health Office headed by Dr. Natz Rempillo, Provincial Veterinary Office, Provincial Engineering Office with its chief engineer Dante Baclao and others.

Rebeta said the caravan will highlight the strong advocacy and massive information drive of the departments and agencies participating in the caravan to give the public sufficient knowledge on the bad effects of El Niño.

The caravan will also distribute vegetable seeds and palay variety with high resistance to heat or drought resilient variety.

Rempillo said his office is preparing for a worst-case scenario.

He laid down the plans of the PHO like IEC on common diseases when extreme heat comes like sore eyes, boils, skin diseases, colds, cough and fever.

The PHO chief said there might be a rise in dengue cases since many residents will store water.

He said the public should know what to do to avoid these diseases.

"Always make the surrounding and yourself clean," Rempillo said.

He also asked the public to protect water source in the village.

This should be about 25 meters from structures like septic tanks.

The PHO, Rempillo said, is ready with preemptive health care like medical services for those who have asthma, colds, lung disease and others.

The health office is also ready to give medicines for these illnesses, he said, adding that all hospitals in the province are prepared to render services, including the eight devolved medical facilities.

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