JAN. 20 - JAN. 26, 2019


LETTERFROM P. 5 bourgeois cater to our


mundane needs for dinner; Smith said this works out quite well because of self- interest (“greed” to some) provided we let the market do its thing.


Viewed in these light, economists are philosophers, “worldly” ones but philosophers just the same. It has been said that philosophers go around telling us what we already know, if only we could be as observant.


To the would-be economist, be then a keen


Advice to students PDEA....FROM P. 3


the province have active Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs) as of December 2018.


Negros Oriental anti- narcotics operatives intensified their campaign against illegal drugs in 2018, resulting in the seizure


Pedestrians pass by a streamer at the corner of Freedom Park at the Capitol Area, demanding from government authorities for a swift solution to the murder of Dr. Avelex Amor who was killed on Nov. 26 last year. The family bewails the slow pace of the investigation. (Contributed photo)


of 24 high value targets with a total of 109 drug personalities arrested from January to December 2018. The campaign continues with the implementation of RA 9165 and the conduct of 53 drug symposia or lectures and 19 advocacies


with 11,546 individuals covered in all activities. Juanites


advocacies started in August last year as the new drug team assumed post. (jct/PIA7-Negros Oriental)


said the


observer. That is what artists, novelists, and philosophers do. Economists may not be good oracles, but at times, they can very well explain the past (or describe the present). There is a Darwinian


can cause recessions, even if we don’t have a theory that can ensure that they don’t do so again.


aspect to this. Explanations have to stand the test of time. As told and retold, inferior explanations are discarded — for lack of logic, for inability to explain a few other things, etc. The better explanations survive.


We now know better that Marx and Ricardo erred with a labor theory of value. We now know better that banks


as forecasters but keen as observers, we try. That is all that we can do.


So as economists, frail


But don’t forget to be good at mathematics, not necessarily the kind used by physicists. Samuelson did a generation of economists (who were physicist- wannabes) a disservice. Nonetheless, an economy


is still describable in numbers, and mathematics is the study of numbers.


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theological persuasion) has rightfully chosen the proper way to read or study the bible. Emphatically, it is asserted that the Bible should be read not literally, but literately.


A discerning religious (of Evangel i cal


It is intriguing to note the obvious difference. We can see the implication of what is meant in the distinctive meaning of the difference. To read the Holy Writings literally is to accept what you read, hook-line-and-sinker, so to speak. Whereas, to read the Bible literately is to do it with an open mind, and with a broad perspective.


that the Bible is literature. It is a collection of books, a mini- library, so to speak.


First of all, let it be said i t


consists of 27 books. When these were written down, it took a time-span of approximately 40 years. This is not to mention the fact that the main thread of the narratives contained therein were carried out by word-of-mouth (oral tradition) between the years 30-49 A.D. When the written segments are included, the time line extends up to 95 A.D., a total of 46 years.


Take the New Testament;


Testament books was the book titled Galatians. It was St. Paul’s letter (called Epistle) to the Christians in the Western Asiatic Region.


The earliest of the New


mentioned that the earliest Christians were not called by that nomenclature. They were known as “followers of the Way”. The “Way” referred to the teachings and life-story of the man from Nazareth. Most probably, the Epistle of James was written contemporaneously with Galatians. The first four books in the New Testament – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - were written much later than some of the Epistles.


Parenthetically, it may be


was the earliest (55-65 A.D.); followed by Matthew, and Luke (c. 60 A.D.); John came in the latest, (most probably, 90 A.D.).


Of the four Gospels, Mark


The last book in the Bible, the Revelation was written in 95 A.D. from the Island of Patmos, John the Apostle being the author. Patmos, by the way, is located in the Aegean Sea. It was used during the Roman Empire eras as confinement of their prisoners, John being one of them. He was exiled there. He was from the large city of Ephesus, originally. I write this tidbit because I am told that the month of January is Bible-Reading Month.


Salvador B. Vista juliachristinezamar@gmail.com TEMPEST....FROM P. 5


around the time Arellano was supervising the building of the Presidencia in 1937. Monti stayed in


often do not know, and do not care.


Philippines from 1930 until his death in 1958. During his stay, he worked with local architects and sculptors on major projects commissioned by the government and private individuals. Several of Monti’s sculptures are part of Metro Manila’s landmarks. His statues can be seen in front of public buildings or plazas, while his relief work decorate many exterior and interior walls in heritage buildings. And what for us this


the


discovery of Arellano and Monti? To know that this uglified building has been a small masterpiece of an architectural giant suddenly gave many of us a new way of looking at it. That it was something finally


being reconstructed and restored, and finally, to become a satellite museum under the auspices of the National Museum of the Philippines, which would finally house the artifacts and heritage materials of our history, culture, and arts.


Now the Old Presidencia is


2019. (The public declaration by the National Museum of the Old Presidencia as an Important Cultural Property is scheduled on March 6.)


It is slated to open in early


to be treasured, and its past glory and beauty retrieved. Also that how easy it was to lose sight, and then neglect something so beautiful, so important to our heritage—simply because we


But the story of the Old Presidencia is emblematic, more or less, of how Dumaguete deals with its heritage. For all our self- declared trappings of being a city of the arts and culture, of being a university town, we still lack the wherewithal to make sure our heritage is preserved.


And we are surely losing it, as surely as we had almost lost the Old Presidencia to neglect and lack of information.


PATHWAYS....FROM P. 2


every morning when we wake up. This intention can be very simple -- just say to yourself, I choose happiness, and feel it. Yield


Amlan Vice Mayor Bentham dela Cruz and municipal officials applaud after he and Cong. Manuel Sagarbarria cut the ceremonial ribbon to inaugurate the first phase of the provincial road concreting project in barangay Silab, Amlan, along with Board Member Ikay Villanueva, Board Member Rommel Erames, former Board Member Erwin Macias, former Dumaguete City Vice Mayor Woodrow Maquiling, and other municipal officials and guests. (BM Ikay Villanueva photo)


Most of us don’t know what “yielding” means. It’s the opposite of the way many of us operate, which is by attempting to control outcomes and situations and to make things happen. In contrast, yielding occurs when we release our need to control things, and instead choose to place a higher level of trust and faith in the process of life.


way—and when we yield our plans for the timeline and the form in which we think it should arrive, we allow an even bigger and better outcome to take place. When we are not dreadfully boxing ourselves in, we are able to courageously say YES to inexhaustible opportunities and for joyfulness to enter our lives.


When we tap into this relaxed energy, we allow that which we desire to flow to us in a miraculous way. The job, relationship, or whatever we are envisioning and desiring for our lives is all on its


By connecting to ourselves, setting an intention to be happy, and yielding to the natural flow of life, we can breathe a sigh of liberation, trusting and knowing that everything is unfolding in perfect, celestial timing. The only work we need to do is to get out of our way and let life happen. Remember always -- happiness


Let life happen is our right.


21K half marathon, 5K fun run slated March 17


The Dumaguet e Adventure Runners & Striders (DARS) and triathletes from the Larga-Biya group are organizing the Dumaguete 21-Kilometer Half Marathon with a 5-Kilometer Fun Run on Sunday, March 17 to help celebrate Women’s Month. Registration for the


service, marshalls) for the participants.”


half marathon and the fun run begins on Jan. 25 at Dermcorner along Perdices St. Deadline is on March 1st. The registration includes the bib, running jersey, a nicely-crafted medal for 21K finishers, and finisher’s meals.


Rote a -Te c son,


The DARS headed by Maripol Rotea-Tecson (3rd from right), and the Larga-Biya triathletes led by Irwin Ramas Uypitching (4th from left) meet to discuss details of the 21K Dumaguete Half Marathon slated for March 17, in celebration of Women’s Month. Other organizers include (from left) Technical Director Paultom Paras, Dr. Vivian Sy, Dr. Gogo Tiongson, Nino Pinero, Kirk Liboon, Jon Barry Nuico, Judge Dinah Chu, and Rosemarie Paras. (Contributed photo)


manager, DARS and Larga-Biya are reviving the various races and events they had previously organized successfully, to give runners a “challenging race route they could rave about and adequate support (like proper hydration, emergency medic al


According to Maripol event


be adequate hydration stations and the presence of marshalls for security along the route, with the possible assistance of barangay councils. “Most importantly, we want to provide runners and healthy lifestyle enthusiasts opportunities to compete based on fair and affordable registration rates, while being relevant to local advocacies like calling attention to Women’s Month,” Tecson added.


She said there will


have been organizing and competing in most running races and triathlons here and abroad for the past nine years since 2010. For the March 17 half marathon, Race Director is triathlete Recardo Cordova; Technical Director is Paultom Paras, one of the forerunners of the sporting activity in the Province.


DARS and Larga-Biya


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