MARCH 31 - APRIL 6, 2019


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someday run for mayor of Siaton town.


Meanwhile, the convenor of the Diocesan Electoral Board of the Diocese of Dumaguete on Friday called on political candidates in the May 13 mid-term election to shun violence in any form and instead, work together for peaceful and orderly polls. Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela stressed that the Board’s “no” stand to the so-called 3Gs – guns, goons, and gold – remains firm, and in fact, “mas nahimo pa siya nga solid karon (it has even become more solid this time) because of the killing of Provincial Board Member Dungog.


election (and let us not use coercion just to earn victory this coming election).” “I pray, therefore, that


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we, in our province, and in our cities, once again say “no” to a culture of violence, “no” to a culture of death. Instead, let us recommit ourselves to be instruments of peace and reconciliation, of justice and of God’s mercy,” he said. The prelate appealed to all the candidates to denounce all sorts of violence. Police Col. Raul Tacaca,


While the police has not yet concluded that Dungog’s death was politically-motivated, the fact that he was an incumbent politician and had filed his candidacy for Board Member of the 3rd District of Negros Oriental at the time of his death can be a cause for concern, Monsignor Heruela pointed out.


Police authorities announced the creation of a Special Investigation Task Group Dungog, and were considering a few angles in the victim’s death, including his previous job with the NBI, political motives, or his business and personal life.


the provincial pol ice director, has repeatedly assured that Negros Oriental is still peaceful despite Dungog’s death. Following Dungog’s


to open in Dauin to provide low-cost construction


Negros Oriental’s newest social enterprise opens April 1st between Km. 21 and Km. 22 in Maayongtubig, Dauin. Kawayan Collective collects, treats, and distributes construction grade bamboo poles -- at least one million poles in the next five years. Today about 30 percent of the urban population in Asia-


Pacific (570 million people) live in inadequate housing according to the UN. Kawayan Collective is committed to helping provide safe, affordable, resilient, environmentally-friendly housing solutions.


LTO Dgt to test new IT system


Office here was named one of two posts in Central Visayas, and among the 24 in the country, as pilot area for an upgrading project of the agency’s Information Technology system. LTO-Dumaguete Chief


death, Tacaca said the police and other law enforcement authorities should step up their operations against lawless elements and ensure that political candidates and the public, in general, are safe during and after the election period. The Philippine National Police has yet to release the so-called election watch list of areas of concern (formerly referred to as hotspots) in Negros Oriental that have to be closely monitored during the elections. Tacaca admitted that


Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortes reiterated his previous statement that regardless of the motive for Dungog’s murder, “we say no to violence in this coming election and dili nato gamiton ang dahas aron lamang mudaog sa


the scenario in the province has changed with the death of Dungog, but he assured the public that they are doing their best to ensure clean, honest, peaceful and orderly polls in May. Dungog is the first candidate in the May 13 polls to be killed in Negros Oriental. (Judy F. Partlow with a report from Alex Pal)


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are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25


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Amy and Ray Villanueva pose before bamboo farmers, local government partners, and Base Bahay for the launch of Kawayan Collective. (Contributed photo)


The blessing of the new bamboo treatment facility is located at the site of the former Buglas Bamboo Institute in Maayong Tubig. Participants include husband and wife Ray and Amy Villanueva, co-founders of Kawayan Collective, and executive director Maricen Jacondi, and chief Engr. Luis Lopez from Base Bahay. Bamboo snacks to be provided by Silver Reef Resort, and music and games by Nicky Dumapit.


Kawayan Collective collects, treats and distributes beautiful, durable, Filipino bamboo as a sustainable construction material that rivals cement block and steel. With regular pick-up and delivery sites from Bayawan to Bais, Kawayan Collective provides the whole of Negros Island (and beyond) access to a steady supply of high- quality treated bamboo poles. The preferred buyer and national NGO Base Bahay is


The Land Transportation IT system.


Alberta Janine Lawas disclosed Wednesday afternoon that in line with this, her office will receive 46 units of computers and two engravers. The brand new


equipment, set for delivery soon, will be used for the so-called national “go live” system under the new LTO IT system program, she said.


building 500 low-cost homes on Negros this year, and at least 10,000 more in the next five years in partnerships with local government units, and other non-profits. Their innovative cement/bamboo technology combines local materials with modern tropical design, built to withstand everything from typhoons to termites. And they need 100 treated bamboo poles per house. (Amy Villanueva)


Initially, the target date for the nationwide launch of the project is set for April this year, if things will proceed as scheduled, she added.


optimism that services will improve with the new LTO


Lawas expressed


She explained that one of the problems in her office is the current system slowdown brought about by slow Internet connection and outdated computers, among others. With the new LTO IT system in place, Lawas assured clients that there were will be faster and more efficient services because more work stations will be added.


With the two new additional engravers, the LTO Dumaguete District Office may soon be able to accommodate more applicants for driver’s license. Currently, it only has two engravers that print the five-year plastic license cards.


The other pilot area for LTO’s IT system project in Central Visayas is the Tagbilaran District Office in Bohol, Lawas said. (Judy F. Partlow/PNA)


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