JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2021 6 WILLIAM E. ABLONG EYE OPENER wea_129@yahoo.com T


in all its shoreline barangays from Bantayan to Banilad, supposedly making us a ‘smart city’ like Singapore.


I am never against development, however, ever since I have become a professional, I have always believed


reclamation is disastrous to the marine ecosystem, to the lives and properties of coastal residents, and it jeopardizes the livelihood of fisher folks. But environment- protection advocates are talking about the reclamation’s devastating effects. In like manner, legal luminaries are into impassioned discussions about this issue.


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he current brouhaha in Dumaguete is the P23 billion-reclamation plan


The reason why humans have been given power over God’s creation is because we have been created in God’s image -- not like the animal kingdom or the rest of God’s creation. And because we have been


made in the image of God, we are responsible for taking care of God’s created order. Not banish them into oblivion like what this project will do to marine life, or to the residents within the vicinity.


man to be a steward of the environment.


Take care of God’s creation In the Bible, God directs


shall I say, see to it that the Boulevard is preserved so that we can still witness stunning sunrises and delightful sunsets. Right now, the local government appears to proceed with its endeavor to reclaim 174 hectares of the sea area, in addition to the existing reclamation project. I


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officials, they will be generating jobs, and make Dumaguete a “highly-connected” City. But at what cost? Is this really what God wants us to do? Enrich humans at the expense of nature?


Dominion over God’s creations I suspect the proponents of this reclamation project are well-versed with Genesis 1:26-28, and they were taking advantage of this verse. This Biblical passage talks about the authority and command of people over God’s creation. It suggests that human beings have a special role within creation. But it does not follow that we humans have more value than the rest of creation.


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supportive legal structures, and enforcement of labor laws, among others.


Annual OFW remittances have reached to as much as P1.7 trillion. This helps us maintain the balance of payments for without it, our economy would be in shambles.


This figure, however, is not enough to justify the social costs of overseas employment: dysfunctional families, broken homes, “lost” children, rampant infidelities, addiction, juvenile delinquency, and many more social ills.


These are happening because employment opportunities in our country are inadequate. We need to generate jobs and employment for our own people.


negative collateral damage to people and environment is not real development, the project promises great economic impact to many constituents especially the Negrenses, Siquijorians or the people of Central Visayas, Northern and Western Mindanao.


To improve the quality of life of Filipinos, there is a need to decongest the metropolis. There is a need to develop other growth areas for investments in other suitable areas of the country. All Filipinos should share the burden of the development. The Not in my Backyard (NIMBY) mindset is not good for all of us. The development of our country is not equitable. This could also be the reason of the alleged inequitable sharing of the CoViD-19 vaccines. Economic impact Poverty remains a big issue in our country. While economic progress/advancement with


Backward and forward economic activities and industries will be encouraged, including the practice of professions and different human endeavors. The investment in the project is allegedly at no cost to the City but is expected to generate income for the people and the City: Increase consumption and activation of all supportive industries, taxes, sale of real estate. This will create a multiplier effect in the production of goods and services. Almost


advancement is coupled with social and environmental problems. We should search for the good balance and common ground.


Social preparation The reclamation should include special projects to confront or minimize


impact of the accompanying collateral damage, including the social preparation of those who will be affected in the shift of employment opportunities and options.


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I respect all the opinions of those who oppose and those in favor of the reclamation project. The fears are also well-grounded, taking into consideration our kind of political and economic life. I appreciate the assertions


Respect, hope


What I’d like to discuss is the question for us Christians: Are we doing the right thing? According to City Hall


Isaiah and Jeremiah forecasted the dreadful consequences that will take place when man refuses to comply with God and fails to take care of the Earth. Isaiah 24:4-6 says, “The earth dries up and withers, the world languishes and withers, the exalted of the earth languish. The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore, a curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt. Therefore, earth’s inhabitants are burned up, and very few are left.”


Environmental responsibility simply means that we should look after the world in such a way that future generations can enjoy it, too. It involves not consuming


campaigning and working for sustainability is a difficult and dangerous job. As someone who loves and intends to take care of our environment, I am concerned about the sustainability of our resources with the current moves of the local leaders.


Thus, let us move to preserve whatever is left of the boulevard. Let us not be silent toward its destruction. If the boulevard will be


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and education, among others, demand confrontation and solutions.


Here, the issue of development can no longer be ignored. Not only is development an articulation of a desire, but it is the statement of a present necessity.


That is why the dialogue must transcend land or sea. It must rise to a level which encompasses our larger mutual concerns.


The point of this article is not environmental protection vs. development, but rather pursuing our common desires and addressing our urgent necessities.


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negotiate future terms to be expressed in the final PPP Contract. Rather, the MoU already contains legitimate reciprocal and binding obligations between the City and the Original Proponent, as in any other contract.


project still be stopped? We don’t know everything just yet, and I suspect there is much more information to be unearthed.


Can the reclamation


totally destroyed, there will be no more dazzling sunrises to look forward to or charming sunsets to chase and wait for. I am saying this because together with the mutilation of the boulevard, our glorious past will vanish, our unique heritage, and all the beauty that we Dumaguetnons have all been proud of will all go down the drain, all because the leaders want a yacht club in our midst.


with excessive recklessness the world’s natural resources, or destroying nature’s habitat, and to see to it the planet is cared for and preserved. Or


instruct us on where to go, and what to do.


If we do the right thing, God will bless us. (1 Peter 2:20). Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do, and then not do it. (James 4:17)


Psalm 38:2 says God will


For this purpose, an independent body like the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Negros Oriental chapter, must step forward to arbitrate a forum which allows all citizens to appreciate the merits of all sides. Initially, I had suggested to


the IBP that it file a Petition for a Writ of Kalikasan, precisely for the same purpose of providing a forum to discuss the issues on a higher plane.


However, I have since reconsidered my position since there is no writ to be obtained, as no violation has as yet been committed


by the City administration, notwithstanding all the legal preliminaries with all its defects, I believe the IBP forum will best further our interests. In the spirit of openness, let us come together and seek out that which promotes the greater good. “Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool. If you consent and obey, you will eat the best of the land;” (Isaiah 1:18) So let us not be afraid of new ideas, to engage and explore the extent and expanse of these ideas. As noted Jewish- American trial lawyer and author Louis Nizer wrote: “Please see to it that I never become afraid of the violence of an original idea.”


Regional Trial Court of Negros Oriental 7th


E.J. Blanco Drive, Piapi, Dumaguete City


Philippine Business Bank Inc., Mortgagee -versus-


Proverbs 19:21 says men devise plans but only God’s plan stands. Nothing can hinder His will for us.


But even at the level of awareness we are in at the moment, I personally feel confident there are more than enough remedies in the law to be able to stop the reclamation project. It will certainly take a lot of work going against the vast resources and machineries of government, but with the passionate and wholehearted support of what appears to be a clear majority of local Dumaguete citizens protecting their beloved home, this reclamation project is due to find itself dead in the water.


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progressive actions now! 5. Lastly, we have not thought about the population of Dumaguete today, and what lies in the future. At present, we balloon up to 400,000 in the day, and come down to 150,000 by the evening. To many, including myself,


Spouses Maximo P. Tan Jr. and Casilda D. Tan, Mortgagors


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Philippine Business Bank Inc. against Spouses Maximo P. Tan Jr. and Casilda D. Tan, and to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which, as of March 31, 2021, amounts to Sixty Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty & 69/100 (P60,824,240.69), excluding penalties, charges, Attorney’s fees, and expenses for foreclosure, the undersigned, or her authorized deputy, will sell at public auction on Aug. 11, 2021 at 9:00 in the morning to 4:00 in the afternoon at the Office of the Clerk of Court & Ex-Officio Sheriff, Hall of Justice, E.J. Blanco Drive, Dumaguete City, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s check and in Philippines currency, the following properties with all improvements thereon, to wit:


“A parcel of land (Lot 383-B of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-62860, being a portion of Lot 383, Dumaguete cadastre, LRC Cad. Rec. No. 140), situated in the barrio of Piapi, city of Dumaguete, island of Negros. Bounded on the N, points 4 to 1 by Lot 383-A of the subdivision plan; on the SE, points 1 to 2 by Lot 384, Dumaguete cadastre; and on the S and W, points 2 to 4 by Lot 393-C of the subdivision plan. Beginning at a point marked 1 on plan being N. 20 degrees 50’E, 276.32 meters from BBM No. 91, Dumaguete cadastre; thence S. 22 degrees 59’ W, 33.37 meters to point 2; thence S 87 degrees 12’ W, 8.37 meters to point 3; thence N 2 degrees 37’W, 29.00 meters to point 4; thence N. 84 degrees 33’ E., 22.81 meters to the point of beginning; containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX SQUARE METERS, more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan, and marked on the ground as follows: point 2 by PLS/BL conc. mon. 15x60 cms., and the rest by PS. cyl. conc. mons. 15x60 cms., bearings true; declination I degrees 20’ E, date of the original survey, Jan. to Aug. 1916, and that of the subdivision survey, June 18, 1966.”


the daytime bloat in our population is unacceptable. This is due to the severe


of those concerned especially on the area of transparency and decision making process/ consultations, and I hope we will be given the opportunity to be officially heard, and all doubts and questions addressed at the proper forum at the proper time.


lack of foresight to examine the results of outdated infrastructure such as roads, sidewalks, utilities, etc. that can address healthfully and progressively sustainable processes for the eventual increase of population and the associated problems. Do we know what the population of Dumaguete should be capped at?


After all is said and done, I will submit to the wisdom of the City government (local chief executive and the legislative, whom we have chosen to lead our community), the PRA, and the DENR, offices established by our duly- constituted authorities which will finally decide on the fate of this project.


Let history judge us.


Our problem is that we rely on past, irrelevant cultural actions of our leaders which, in the present, are woefully- inadequate. We call ourselves a University Town filled with intellectual abilities. Why aren’t we tapping that? Let us not allow this opportunity to pass us by. We have the power.


Victor Vicente ‘Dean’ Sinco President , Foundation University


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“A parcel of land (Lot No. 1189-A of the subdivision plan (LRC) Pls-84858, being a portion of Lot 1189 of the Cadastral Survey of Dumaguete, LRC (GLRO) Cad. Record No. 140), situated in the Poblacion, city of Dumaguete, island of Negros. Bounded on the N, points 3 to 4 by Lot 1189-B of the subdivision plan; on the E, points 4 to 1 by Lot 1190, Dumaguete cadastre; on the S, points 1 to 2 by Calle Urdaneta; and on the W, points 2 to 3 by Calle Alfonso XIII. Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, being S 35 degrees 35’ W, 110.36 meters to point 2; thence N, 1 degree 35’ W, 12.70 meters to point 3; thence N. 89 degrees 09’; E, 16.26 meters to point 4; thence S. 0 degree 22’ W, 12.85 meters to point of beginning: containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIVE SQUARE METERS, more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan, and are marked on the ground as follows: points 1 to 2 by old B. L. conc. mons. 15x15x60 cms.; and the rest by P.S. cyl. conc. mons. 15x60 cms. Bearings true; declination 1 degree 20’E, date of original survey, January – August 1916, and that of the Subdivision Survey Feb. 7, 1968.”


“A parcel of land (Lot 1189-B of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-84858, being a portion of Lot 1189 of cadastral survey of Dumaguete, LRC (GLRO) Cad. Rec. No. 140) situated in the Poblacion, city of Dumageute, island of Negros. Bounded on the N, points 1 to 2 by Lot 2711, Dumaguete cadastre; on the E, points 2 to 3 by Lot 1190 Dumaguete cadastre; on the S, points 3 to 4 by Lot 1189-A of the subdivision plan; and on the W, points 4 to 1 by Calle Alfonso XIII. Beginning at a point marked “1” on the plan, being S. 49 degrees 38’ W, 105.84 meters from B.L.L.M. 2, Dumaguete cadastre; thence N. 86 degrees 22’ E, 16.59 meters to point 2; thence S. 0 degree 22’ W, 9.42 meters to point 3; thence S. 89 degrees 09’ E, 16.26 meters to point 4; thence N. 1 degree 35’ W, 8.62 meters to the point of beginning; containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT SQUARE METERS, more or less. All points referred to are indicated in the plan, and are marked on the ground as follows: point 1 to 2 by old B.L. conc. mons. 15x15x60 cms. and the rest by P.S. cyl.conc. mons. 15x60 cms.; bearings true; declination 1 degree 20’E, date of the original survey, January-August 1916, and that of the subdivision survey, Feb. 7, 1968.” In the event the public auction sale should not take place on the said date stated above, it shall be held on Aug. 18, 2021, without further notice. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on or before the said


date and time. By: Dumaguete City, Philippines, May 28, 2021.


(Sgd.) Harry B. Regalado Sheriff IV, RTC Br. 35


Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Sheriff MetroPost 2021 July 4 • July 11 • July 18 (Sgd.) Maria Antonia L. Bulado TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 17538


a portion of Lot 383, Dumaguete cadastre, LRC Cad. Rec. No. 140), situated in the barrio of Piapi, city of Dumaguete, island of Negros. Bounded on the N, points 6 to 1 by Lot 383-A of the subdivision plan; on the E, and N, points 1 to 3 by Lot 383-B of the subdivision plan; on the SE, points 3 to 4 by Lot 402, Dumaguete cadastre; on the S, point 4 to 5 by Lot 388, Dumaguete cadastre; and on the W, points 5 to 6 by Lot 383-D of the subdivision plan. Beginning at a point marked 1 on the plan, being N. 16 degrees 26’ E, 267 meters from BBM 9, Dumaguete; thence S. 2 degrees 37’ E, 29 meters to point 2; thence N. 87 degrees 12’ E, 8.37 meters to point 3; thence S. 14 degrees 37’ W, 28.30 meters to point 4; thence N. 85 degrees 59’ W, 24.74 meters to point 5; thence N. 2 degrees 26’E, 52.36 meters to point 6; thence N. 84 degress 33’ E, 20.00 meters to the point of beginning; containing an area of ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN SQUARE METERS, more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan, and are marked on the ground as follows: Points 1, 2 and 6 by and PS cyl. conc. mons. 15x60 cms., and the rest by old PLS/BL conc. mons 15X15X60 cms., bearings true; declination 1 degree 20’E, date of the original survey, Jan.-Aug. 1916, and that of the subdivision survey, June 18, 1966.” TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 26558


“A parcel of land (Lot 383-C of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-62860, being TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 34012 TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 33975 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135/1508 filed by NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJFREM No. 2021-3552


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