Priority road recommendations for C.S.

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Title: Priority road recommendations for C.S.
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Fulltext: May 25, 1968 ★ ★ THE BICOL STAR 5 Priority Roa d Recommendations for C. S. —•— For Governor Armando B. Cledera by Research & Planning Division Staff ATTY. FRED P. CLEDERA, Chief Provincial & “JJ" Roads Over the period of twenty years (1947-1967) represented in the accompanying chart, there has been a total increase of 420.485 kms. of provincial roads in the 4 categoeies listed; i. e., first class, second class, third class, and trail. The largest increase was in the second class category where an increase of 212.275 kms. is shown. The largest increase, 141.96 kms., came in the category of trail. There was an increase of 56.99 kms. in the first class roads, and an increase of 9.16 kms. in third class roads. 1947 1967 (Increase) First Class Second Class Third Class Trail 117.89 kms. 93.98 ” 27.C2 ’• 176.71 “ TOTAL 415.60 Kms 174 88 kms. 306.355 ” 36.18 ” 318.67 ” ’836.085" Kms" 56.99 kms. 212.375 ” 9.16 ” 141.96 ” 420.485 Kms NOTE: 1947 figures are taken from the Bureau of Soils Handbook and were obtained from the Office of the Provincial Engineer, Province of Camarines Sur. An over-all average increase about 22 kms. per year was achieved, but if the amount due to an increase in trail length is subtracted from the total increase, we are then left with an increase of 278.525 kms. of road over the twenty year period from 19471967, or an average annual increase of about 14 kms. In the area of first class roads, the 56.99 kms. increase represents an average annual increase of only 2.85 kms. As the preceding analysis show’s, the performance in past years has not been marked by outstanding progress in the area of new road construction. But, perhaps the problem of inadequate road maintenance presents an even more pressing problem at the present time. At the time of the road survey (March, 1968), there w’ere approximately 55 kilometers of provincial road found to be impassable by jeep, out of a total of some 517 kms. of provincial 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class road. Upon computation, we find then, that 10.6% of the provincial roads were impassable by jeep and - this during the dry season. In fact, maintenance of existing roads was the, biggest single problem sighted during the recently completed occular inspection of provincial roads. As the two survey teams compiled their individual reports and discussed their findings, the most frequently made observation was that roads were very poor and badly in need of immediate rehabilitaGOV. A. B. CLEDERA tically with the national roads which afford access to points outside of the region. By comb-ning the existing and planned national roads and selected provincial and JJ roads, we find that the Province can have a good pattern of trunk roads to form the basis of an integrated road system for the Province of Camarines Sur. With this in mind, the following roads were selected as number one priority for rehabilitation and/or improvement. They will serve to tie the various regions of the province together and form part of the nucleus of the Camarines Sur road sys’em. Most of the following selected priority roads are combinations of already existing roads and would require very little in the way of new road construction; they would however, demand a vigorous program of road rehabilitation and maintenance. Clearly, such a situation needs immediate attention. Selected Roads for Priority Attention and Funding: The two teams have made recommendations for maintenance and road improvement in their summarized team , reports and it is not necessary to repeat these recommendations here. However, it should be stressed that there must be an orderly system in going about the rehabilitation and/or improvement of provincial roads following an over-all design of road improvement and construction. The provincial road system must of course be tied systema1 DANAO-PASACAO (JJ : asphalting and new bridge construction; 8.1 kms. This section of road carries a heavy load of traffic. Alatco has 10 regularly scheduled trips plying the route daily, and 12 trips on Sundays and Mondays. The road passes through good agricultural land with primary crops of rice and coconut and its terminus is at the port of Pasacao; an area frequented by (Continued on page 6) Transistor radios suddenly sound better with EVEREADY batteries! 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It is the prevailing consensus that the President will most likely approve the bdl in a week or two. There is however a disturbing report unconfirmed though, that Philippine Gamble Pays Off Dreams that Come True MANILA, - (UPI) — It sounds as risky as turning a trained mice act over a bunch of rats. But it worked and in the successful experiment may lie the germs of hope for a new and revitalized Philippines where law, order and faith in elemental human dignity may yet prevail. The experiment is the Luneta Beautification Project — a dream come true for the man who originated it, Teodoro Valencia, columnist for the Manila Times, and Imelda Marcos, the President’s wife who can be as determinedly tough as she is pretty. Mrs. I. Marcos Fiye years ago, Luneta Park and the old walled city of Intramuros lying off the Sea and Roxas Boulevard were among the toughest areas in the world. It was literally worth your life to walk past the area after sundown. Squatters’ shacks sat amidst squalor unequaled anywhere. Today, the area has been turned into one of the most beautiful park areas in Asia. The squatters have been resettled, and there is virtually no crime. Who accomplished the job, this near miracle in this still lawless city? Five-hundred ex-convicts. And they still are at work beautifying such areas as old Fort Santiago where Japanese tortured and murdered hundreds of Filipino, American, Chinese and other prisoners before they set fire to it and fled at the end of World War II. Not ohe of the convicts have slid back into crime. And they see to it that the Manila hoodlum element does not operate in what they like to think of as ‘‘their area.” The beautification project has been carried out entirely through contributions, and it is obvious that the Filipinos take pride in the transformation. The area, once one of the dirtiest, is now litter-free. And it has touched off similar projects in other parts of the city. Not far from the Escolta, the old financial district where law says men must wear jackets which they seldom do, an entire plaza Was transformed overnight. Grass grows and fountains play in colored l-ghts at night. Beautification projects may seem a small point on which to bare hope for a hation which needs so much physically and morally. But the Philippine leaders have been saying for years if a strong pride in nationhood could be aroused, the country could do (Continued on page 7) Of Importance To Teachers Rep. Aguedo F. Agbayani (N, Pangasinan), chairman of the House Committee 6n Education, said recently that the Committee has reported Out for discussion on the floor of Congress, HB No. 17451 amending the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers. The bill, co-authored by Reps. Agbayani, Salih Ututaium (L, Sulu), Andtes Clemente, Jr. (N, Masbate), and ConStahcio Maglana (N, Davao Oriental), seeks to provide additional protection for the "small fry" in the educational system, particularly, classroom feathers. an official of the province of Camarines Sur is hell-bent on opposing it and will allegedly resort to a last-ditch lobby at Malacafiang. The crucial qdery now is, Will this official succeed fin thwarting the aspirations of Iriga to be a metropolis, or shall this same official again receive a stinging rebute as he found out to his dismay in congress? To oppose a thing for a noble and justifiable cause deserves commendation and support but to consistenly oppose something for obviously political and personal interest is a brazen manifestation of sheer rascality and irresponsibility. The proper perspective then in this connection, should be magnanimity in defeat and humbleness in vistory. Agbayani said that the measure actually introduces five amendments which were formulated after consultations and thorough discussions with the Philippine Public School Teachers Association (PPSTA) and the Department of Education. Sectian 6 of the Magna Carta has been amended to permit a teacher to voluntarily transfer, Upon his request, even within three months before any local or national election, but teachers Would continue ‘ to be protected from transfer within such period as they can not be transferred vacationist because of the good beaches and beautiful scenery. Evcntually, this road will serve as the main northern access route to the planned Bicol West Coast Highway. 2. SAN FERNANDO - SALINGOGON ROAD (J,: Unkn. kms., gravel all-weather road With temporary Structures. A Food . . i world. "I felt sure it would work. Still, it was a gamble when I ordered our farmers to plant it.” President Marcos’ gamble has brought the larmers unexpected dividends. IR 8 ripens in four months a full month faster than Standard varieties of rice - and it will grow in any season in most tropical lands, thus giving farmers a three-crop year. To finance the fertilizer and insecticides needed to assure a heavy yield, the Philippine government has instituted an agricultural credit program which makes loans readily available to farmers. With the new rice, bankers in the counttryside are assured of getting their money back. “This has changed the Philippines from being a rice importing nation to an exporter,” President Marcos said, and there are statistics to back up his words. The rice yield in the Philippines, wherever IR 8 is grown, is five times greater than it was previously. Only last year, before the crops were in, the Philippines figured it would take 35,000 tons of rice from the United States to feed the population. With the first IR 8 harvest, however, the government realized the American rice would not be needed, and it was sent on to feed the hungry in another island nation, Indonesia. President Marcos is eager to share the Philippines’ new wealth with the rest of the world. He has already sent the seed to the leaders of more than 60 other nations. At the coronation of the Sbah of Iran last year, gold gifts came from all over the world. The present from the Philippines looked poor by comparison in its burlap sack, but it was far more valuable than any of the others. It was a bag of IR 8 seed. When the monsoons destroyed the rice crop in South Vietnam’s costal plains last October, the Philippines rushed 45 tons of seed to the stricken area. This saved the farmers and the beleaguered country’s economy. The results were so exciting that Vietnam is now changing over to IR 8. President Marcos’ pride is justified. “This is a more important revolutions,” he said, "than those being fought with guns.” Hotel and . . * hotel and restaurant operators to send participants to that city for one week. He reiterated his previous stand that separate seminars be held in each provincial capital so adequate participants from each province could be assured. Destura added that in Sorsogon alone there could be enough participants to warrant the holding of such seminar in this capital.—JDD without their consent. Agbayani said that the amendment is being introduced to protect teachers, as actually classroom teachers, can be presecuted by school officials by not allow(Continued on page 72 Recommendations tor Camarines Sur (Continued from page 5) Beginning nt San Fernando Poblacion this route would pass through Antipolo, IJubo, and terminate in Salingogon, situated on the Ragay Gulf. It traverses good rice, coconut and abaca land. Eventually, this route will also serve as an access route to the proposed Bicol West Coast Highway. a. San Fernando Antipolo: This section would be new construction beginning at the San Fernando poblacion and joining the already existing provincial road at Antipolo. b. Anlinolo-Hubo.Salingogon: This section was constructed with heavy equipment during the previous administratiion but has since deteriorated and will need regrading and the construction of culverts and bridges. 3. CALAB INGA - TINAMBAC SIRUMA -ROAD This route will serve as the main trunk road providing the Tinanambac-Siruma area access to the National Road through the poblacion of Calabanga. It is expected that such a route should facilitate the development of the Tinambac-Siruma area which embraces more than 15,000 hectares of land with high -agricultural potential. It will also make accessable the rich deposits of Kaolin in San Vicente, Tinambac, and enhance the potential of the development of a ceramic industry in the area. As the area develops the port of Tandoc would make an ideal location of the direct overseas shipment of products such as copra and copra-oil, bananas, and new Kaolin. a. Calabanga-Tinamboc(JJ) 24.46 kms., completion of the asphalting from Hinaguianan up to Tinambac and the replacing of temporary structures with perSCHEDLLEof BASKETBALL GAMES (Nigi Police Sunn»r Athhtic Uaju?) June 3 4:30 PM-Triangulo vs Cougars (Midgets) 5:30 PM-Jebals vs Anchors (Juniors) 2nd 6:30 PM-241st PC Co. vs CASTEA 7:30 PM-Chin po Tong vs Ateneo de Naga (Jrs) June 5 4:30 PM-Nacida vs El Presidente (Midgets) 5:30 PM-Celtics vs Triangulo (Midgets) 6:30 PM-City Engineer vs APC 7:30 PM-Triangulo vs Jevals (Jrs) 2nd June 8 4:30 PM-Cougars vs El Presidente (Midgets) 5:30 PM-Celtics vs Squires (Midgets) 6:30 PM-Ventures vs Younkers (Midgets) 7:30 PM-Chin Po Tong vs Triangulo (Jrs) June 9 4:30 PM-Madniks vs Hawks (Midgets) 5:30 PM-Conquerors vs Triangulo (Midgets) 6:30 PM-Younkers vs El Presidente (Midgets) 7:30 PM-Forestry vs APC 8:30 PM Chin Po Tong vs Salesprom (Jrs) 2nd June 10 4:30 PM-Nacida vs Madniks (Midgets) 5:30 PM-Conquerors vs Celtics (Midgets) 6:30 PM-Squires vs Hawks (Midgets) 7:30 PM-CASTEA vs City Engineer June 15 PM-Cougars vs Younkers (Midgets) 5:30 PM-Madniks vs Squires (Midgets) 6:30 PM-Triangulo vs Nacida (Midgets) 7:30 PM-Ventures vs Hawks (Midgets) June 16 4:30 5>:30 6:30 7:30 PM-Conquerors vs El Presidente (Midgets) PM-Younkers vs Triagulo (Midgets) PM-Celtics vs Hawks (Midgets) PxM-Ateneo de Naga vs Anchors (Jrs) 2nd June 17 4:30 PM-Cougars vs Madniks (Midgets) 5:30 PM-Nacida vs Conquerors (Midgets) 6:30 PM-Ventures vs Squires (Midgets) oV;S4leS^0m VS Anchors (Juniors) 2nd 8.30 PM-Yee Bros, vs Misericordia (Senior) 2nd manent ones. b. Tinambac- Tamban: (J) 17.38 kms., Gravel surfacing and temporary structures. c. RANGA-TANDOC, u>ilh access road to Siruma: (J); 21 kms. plus-gravel and temporary structures 4 APAD-TINALMUD ROAD (J): 33.2 kms.-Graveling and temporary structures. The road was constructed with the use of heavy equipment during the last administration, but no surfacing of any kind was provided for. This road passess through lands previously accessible only by foot. Because the initial expenditures for the road will soon be lost if the road is left unimproved, it is recommended that temporary structures and a gravel surface be provided for, particularly for the ApadSan Isidro Junction Section. The Apad-Tinalmud roacf connects the Central Libmanan area with the Ragay highlands and terminates in barrio Tinalmud situated on the Ragay Gulf. 5. GOA-TIN AMBAC: PROPOSED: Conversion of dirt and loose gravel sections of this, to all weathersurfacing road, with specific attention to those sections from Lalud, Goa to Tierra Nevada, Tinambac, a distance of Approx. 4 kms. The Research and Planning Division proposes, that in order to insure all-weather travel, a plan of resurfacing and general rehabilitation of all aspects of this road be undertaken. It is further proposed that a coordinated program of year-round maintenance be initiated. An improved Goa-Tinambac road would go a long way in provinding the near-isolated and economically viable northern sectors (Continued on page 7) May 25, 1968 ★ TITE BICOL STAR ★ 7 Priority Road Recommendations for (Continued from page 5) of the province with an additional link to provincial and regional market centers of trade and commerce. 6. PART1D0-RINC0NADA HIGHWAY: SECTORS: a. Hanatvan-Sagrada b. Sagrada-Tubigan c. Tubigan-San Isidro A direct route linking the towns of Partido to those of Rinconada Via Hanawan, Ocampo and Bos. SAGRAD A and TUBIGAN of IRIGA. PROPOSED: 1) Construction of an all weather road including structures from the terminal point of the HANAWAN jet. - TUBIGAN, BUHI ROAD. New construction would begin at SAGRADA, IRIGA, and continue to a point of intersection with the SAN ISIDRO-TUBIGAN (J) road. 2) Conversion of all Dirt sectors of Existing road to all weather surfacing with the rehabilitation of all culverts, crossing and bridges. This proposed Provincial Highway will considerably shorten the the distance between Partido and Rinconada and will strengthen the existing affinity between these two populous regions of the province. (Note: LAGONOY-IRIGA (Via ANAYAN JCT.)...66 kms. LAGONOY-IRIGA (Via HANAWAN JCT.) 50 kms. Kilometers Saved... Approx...16 kms.) The so-called PARTIDO - RINCONADA highway would affect the agricultural Economy of an area with a population of 500,000 people by providing an addiitonal access route to newer and economically viable markets and distribution points. By serving as an important link in the proposed Mid-Bicol Highway, a completed PARTIDO - RINCONADA PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY would in effect benefit the province by stimulating addional intra inter provincial commerce. 7. MID-BICOL HIGHWAY SECTORS: a. PARTIDO - RINCONADA HIGHWAY b. TUBIGAN-TAMBO c. TAMBO-BUHI d. BUHI-SAN VICE NT ELIDONG PROPOSED: 1. Rehabilitation of surfacing to gravel for all weather travel. 2. Improvement of all temporary bridges and crossing. 3. Improvemeut of culvert system. 4. Widening of road to minimum of 4-5 meters. With the general rehabilitation of this road an important step would have been taken in making the so-called Mid-Bicol Highway a feasible reality. Bisecting the province of Camarines Sur, this highway would connect the Province of Albay at Polangui with the Rinconada Towns Via Lidong, Buhi and ultimately with Partido Via the Partido Rinconada Provincial Highway and with the Greater Naga City Area via the Pan Philippine Highway. The proposed Mid-Bicol Highway when completed would provide an additional inter as well as intra-province access way. 8. NABUA-BALATAN ROAD 18.0 kms. of this important provincial access road are in fairpoor condition making all-weather travel* a difficult and at times hazardous undertaking. Poultry raising in Mas'te aggie school By Charlie C. Gricalda MANDAON, Masbate- Just starting a unit of poultry at MAC An improved NABUA-BALA- ' (Masbate Agriculture College) TAN Road will serve as an economic stimulus to the area affected as will as an important feeder and access road to the proposed Bicol West Coast Highway. PROPOSED: 1) Conversion of dirt sectors to all weather surfacing. 2) Rehabilitation of all temporary, bridges and structures. 3) Widening of road to 4-5 meters, Aside from the afore-mentioned roads, there are two other roads which have been in the planning stages for decades but have never been constructed. One of these, the Quirino Highway, to pass through Lupi, Ragay, and Del Gallego, is to be undertaken by the National Government, and Secretary of Public Works, Raquiza, has promised its construction by 1969. The provincial grvernment should give its “ ” backing and cooperation to National Government in undertaking of this project. The R/P Division proposes that all dirt loose gravel sections of this road be rehabilitated. full the the The other major road, a Caramoan Peninsula Road, was first proposed in 1921 and since that time has been the subject of many campaign promises but has never been constructed. With the present high concern for definite action on the Caramoan Peninsula road project. The province of Camarines Sur lacks the funds and necessary equipment to undertake such a major construction project unless it would totally neglect other provincial road building and (Continued on page 8) Of Importance . . . ing them to transfer even if they seek to transfer voluntarily. The second amendment, Agbayani said, would permit the detail or transfer of school superintendents, district supervisors or private schools area supervisors where such officials have been assigned and have stayed in a school, division, region or area for at least five years immediately preceding the transfer or detail. Agbayani said that the amendment does not in any way deprive the school officials covered of their right not to be transferred without their consent, but merely limits the right to five years. It was also pointed out that some school officials actually abuse the powers of their office to persecute and harass school teachers, especially where such officials have overstayed in their assignments. The other provisions of the bill amend: 1. Section 2, redefining the term "teacher” so as to make it conform with the provisions of RA 5168, the Salary Standardization Act for' Public School Teachers. 2. Section 9, providing that the filing and administrative ___o . ____ teachers shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law, instead of the present system under the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, which is believed to be cumbersome. investigation of charges against 3. Section 14, clarifying the distinction between the provisions of section 13 and 14 on additional compensation. Cabitan, Mandaon, Masbate; some 393 while leghorn layers yield 350 eggs daily according to Pablito Rosales vocational teacher project incharge. This poultry was renhvated last March 13, 1967. This revival augmented egg production at the very beginning by putting up additional 300-day old chicks. Last March 31, 1967, there were barely 200 original chicks. After 3-month care-taking another 300-day old chicks were added. The gradual shipments has greatly improved the project. This poultry is part of the vocational department of the newly founded college, formerly Masbate National Agricultural School (MNAS) and now the Masbate Agricultural College. It is the most attractive department because it is here where students work routinarily. Through scientific and proper management, this project was able to produce 160 well selected layers. This realization was due to 141 layers and later 181 imported layers from far away agricultural school in Luzon. Eggs are classified- A, B and C. These are sold at nominal prices at 15cent. 14cent. 13cent. respectively. Rejected eggs or cull were sold at P2.20 per kilo live weight. At present there is an average production of 350 eggs. Local poultry raisers in the surrounding areas occasionally visit this 1 audible project, they say it is a lucrative source of income. Philippine Gamble Pays Off (ConUfme&-on paairT^ just about anything. The Luneta Project, small as it is on the national scope, cduld be a start. Despite an appalling rate of violence — nearly 400 violent deaths in the first two months of the year —tehre are other wisps of hope in the wind for this nation, the only country in Asia built even partially in the American image through nearly 50 years of American occupation. Until recently, tour operators hesitated to bring their groups to the Philippines for fear of assault and robbery. Hence there were no really first class hotels and only a shabby tourism industry and what the travel experts call a "tourism plant.” Today, Manila abounds with new hotels - some already opened, others abuilding. Only recently the luxury-lined Manila Hilton opened; two months before that it was the slightly smaller Sheraton Philippines. The International Hotel Corporation is building another luxury hotel near Forbes Park, Manila’s millionaire’s row. The Sulu Hotel in suburban Quezon City is a showpiece of Filipino architecture. The new hotel rooms mean more foreign exchange will pour into the Philippines and jobs for thousands. The Hilton, for example, has peopled its public rooms with dozens of some of the prettiest girls in Asia. Agriculture is looking up. For the first time in years, the Philippines exported rice last year — 10,000 metric tons. This year the country hopes to export three times that amount — thanks largely to the new strain of miracle rice called IR-8. The nation still features some of the most savage and ingenious crimes to be seen anywhere. At one of Manila’s best known social-professional clubs, the manager suddenly found the central airconditioner had disappeared. A few days later it was a grand piano which had to be taken down a circular staircase; it had been brought to the top floor by derrick. But it appears that the government finally is in earnest about doing something about it. President Ferdinand Marcos has given Manila police authorities six months to clean up the city or he will turn law enforcement over to the tough Philippine constabulary. Police here have mounted what in effect are "search and destroy” missions. One of the most hopeful signs came recently from Manila’s articulate — some say too articulate at times - press. In an unprecedented move all of the newspapers in Manila carried the same editorial on the frontpage calling for tough action now to wipe out crime. It had a galvanizing effect on authorities. More joint press action is likely to come. 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BOX 123 I I f * t h e BICOL STAR ★ May 18, 1968 * "The Star Witness” ★ • By ELIX ABEJERO > Another Legislative Mill Output The last sentence of the first paragraph in this column last week should have read: "This time the less fortunate students who are in some way forced by circumstances to quit schooling in order to earn a living will now have the chance to resume their studies even if some of them have already grown up, and possibly - have already a family of their own.” ★ ★ In its regular session last Tuesday, the Provincial Board considered, at the instance of B/Member Abonal, a petition to the Secretary of Justice requesting among others the designation of municipal Judges as concurrent cadastral judges in their respective municipalities in order to expedite the termination of cadastral cases The idea is to ultimately expedite the issuance of titles so as to enable the small land owners to avail of the credit facilities of Banks, Certain Bonk policies you know frowns upon untitled properties offered as collaterals to loans. ★ if Another Abonal motion considered by the Provincial Board is a request to Pres, Marcos to authorize the PNB to make an allocation of 2 million pesos for Cam. Sur thru the RCA so as to enable that Agency to go on with its palay purchase here at the authorized ceiling price, instead of the fluid price dictated by ollien financiers. ★ ★ The General Appropriation bill has financially hurdled its last obstacles in the Senate. As anticipated, the Liberals were not only outnumbered - they were also out-fought. Also as expected, the 100 mill o i-pesoitem for rural and community development was likewise untouched and incorporated with the final budget inspite of a Roxas, of a Salonga, and of a Padilla, in that chamber. * ★ The most intriguing question now, is as to how far that rural and community development fund could go. Will it really reach all barrios for, and under its intent and purposes as enacted? It being a lump sum appropriation ■ what must be the criteria for its disposition or distribution? The liberals insisted that there must be safeguards - now for what? and why? ★ ★ Of course there is no truth to the rumor that only nacionalista barrio councils will be entitled to the 100 million peso lump sum fund, ★ ★ Likewise, don’t ever believe also the rumor that these rural and community development funds will only be released in the mid-year of 1969. Priority Road Recommendations ... (Continued from page 7) maintenance programs, because of this, it is imperative that the national government gives substantial aid in the undertaking of the construction of the road The ground work for this has already been laid. The Bicol Development Planning Board (BDPB) recommended the Caramoan Peninsula Road for construction as part of the proposed Juan M. Alberto Memorial Highway, and this recommendation was included in the priority infrastructure program prepared for the Bicol Region by the BDPB technical staff. In order to show its enthusiasm over the construction of a Caramoan road, the Provincial Board could pass a resolution reques1947 First Class - - 151.61 Second ClassThird Class - Trail TOTAL - kms. 32.87 ” 2.28 ” 4.00 ” 190.76 Kms ting that the proposed road beginning in Lagonoy and terminating in the poblacion of Caramoan, be designated as a National Road. From the year 1947 to Dec. 31, 1967, there was a total increase bv 33.81 kms. of National Road Kilometrage within the province. The bulk of the increase came in the area of first class roads which show an increase of 333.26 kms. There was also an increase of 3.05 kms. in the second class road category; whereas, a decrease of 3.05 kms. in the second class road category; whereas, a decrease of 1.28 kms. and 1.22 kms. was shown in third class road and trails respectively.____________________ 1967 184.87 kms. 33,26 kms 35.95 ” 3.05 1.00 ” 1.28 2.78 " 1.22 " 224.57 Kms 33.81 Kms LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby Liven that pursuant to Sec 1, Bule 74 of the Bules of Couit an Extrajudical Settlement of Folate Villi Sale has been executed by the Ileirs of the late Grcgoria Poinay. namely Juan Flores, the surviving busband and Paulino, Bonifacio and Ernesto, all surnamed Flores, over the properly covered by O.C.T. No. 1361 situated in Ta’mban, Tinuinbac, ' amarines Sur with an area of 59.032 square meters, more or le s. Sa d properly is also being sold to Fernando Mtigpanlay and the instriinent was executed May 20, 1968 befure fsotary Public Hilario Espafio of Canaman, Camarines Sur under Doc. No. 1446 Pane 60; Book No 22; Series of 1968. Pub. May 25 June 1 and 8, 1968. B. . tar NOTICE Pursuant to Section 1, Rule 74 of the Ru'es of Court, notice is hereby given that Ignacio L. Alano married to Rodolfo Alano, of legal age resident of Naga City, and the only heir and co owner of late JUSTIN A PILI of the parcel of land, located in Agos, Bato, Cam. Sur covered by OCT ' o 10706 declared under Tax No 3892, having an area of 5,039 Sq. M assessed at PI60. exacted an Affidavit Adjudicating unto herself the said property. The affidavit was acknowledged before Notary Public Hilario Espano at Naga City on May 23, 1968 per Reg Ao. J-75; Page 64; Bk. XII; S 1968 of his notarial records. Pub. May 25, June 1. 8, ‘68- B. 5 NOTICE Pursuant to Section I. Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, notice is hereby givin that the heirs of late JUANA CATAPANG who died intestate on April 17, 1957, in Catabagnan, Ragay, Cam. Sur, namely, Pedro Canson widower and spouse of the decedent; Cosme Canson and Felix Canson. children of the decedent; Cosme Canso and Felix Canson, children of the decedent, entered into agreement and executed an Extra-Judicial Partition of Estate and Quit Claim, over the parcel of agricultural land, located in Catabagnan, Ragay, Cam. Sur, having an area of 5.4904 Has., covered by OCT No. 201 under Tax Dec. No. 3433 valued at P2.570 and adjudicating it unto [themselves said property and thereby dividing it among themselves proindiviso and simultanously the two co-heirs, namely, Cosme and Felix canson quit and renounced forever their shares and claims over the property in favor of their father and co-heir Pedro Canson. The document was acknowledge by them before Notary Public ex-Officio Angel Huertas, Mun. Judge of Ragay. Cam. Sur on May 23, 1968 per Doc. No. 129; Page 27- Bk, 1; S.1968. Pub. May 25, June 1, 8, '68. B. Star. 4 Journalism . . ♦ limanian will go to the Bohol Chronicle, a weekly in Tagbilaran; and Jose Sarsoza Jr. will intern with radio station DXIC in Iligan City. Meanwhile, Silliman’s School of Journalism and Communications turned out its second batch of graduates this April-seven of them. One, Jurgette Honculada, graduated summa cum laude. She is now working with d?HP in Manila. Another, Siegfredo Vecina, finished cum laude. He has a job offer from a weekly newspaper and a college in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte. The internship program, going on its second year, is designed to give the student the chance to tie in his theory with practice. Under the usual arrangements, the paper, or radio station, or news agency with whom the student works, pays for his board and lodging during the internship period. In exchange the student works full time like a regular staff member with them. The student also gets academic credit for the internship. Philippine Gamble Pays Off (Continued from page 7) Though he has his critics, most Filipinos seem to approve of the start made by President Marcos. Right now, he appears to have a good chance to become the first President of the 22-year-old Republic ever to be reelected when the 1969 elections roll around. If he does get a chance to finish the job he has started, the Philippines shows signs of the possibilities of significant progress. From the Hilltop . . . nies their freedom. In 1954 the French Indo-China Empire was lost to the Ha Chi Minh Viet-Minh forces and even the Americans todate are trying hard to 'negotiate' an honorable peace from across the table confrontation with the Norih Vietnamese in Paris, site of the present cultural and industrial turmoil. In the United States-the Americans are fighting social and racial insurrection and they are concentrating an effective implementation to afford a better chance of livelihood for the American Negros. While Frenchmen are building ‘barricades’ against the government-soldiers numbering 100,000 strong, we here seem unaware of the tide of social necessity and change and what do we have: we are facing multi-facet realities and before long we should be aware of the dangers and the spread of the so-called ‘invisible torces’ of discontent in our midst. NOTICE Ftebella bares . . . Iriga Townsfolk . . (Continued from page. 1) vetoed by Your Excellency for the following reasons: "1. That the town annual income [reportedly 1’303,000 plus] is inadequate to undertake the normal functions and operations of a city government. “2. That additional taxes will be imposed on the residents, 60 per cent of whom are reportedly tax delinquents their properties having been destroyed by the strong typhoon Welming. “3. That about 99 5 per cent of the inhabitants are small real property owners who will have to suffer most of the additional tax burdens which the new city may require. "4. That, contrary to reports, no actual open forums in town and in the barrios had been held by our town officials for the purpose of informing the inhabitants relative to the status of cityhood. "5. That the resolutions passed by the municipal council and the league of barrio councils favoring the city status do not reflect the actual reaction and sentiments of the residents because they are overwhelmingly against the conversion of Iriga into a city. "6. That the members of the municipal council and of the league of barrio councils cannot act as spokesmen for the residents; to represent them for and in their behalf on the question of cityhood inasmuch as said council members were elected to their respective positions on purely party issues, not on the issue of oity status the same had never been raised as an issue by any political party during the preceding elections. "In view of the foregoing, we hereby respectfully submit and appeal to Your Excellency to veto House Bill No. 7270 in the interests of the Iriga residents who are vigorously opposed to the measure. We shall, however, welcome any move to hold a plebiscite for the purpose of conversion which, we believe, is more democratic rather than force upon us the city status via the legislative mill. "Hoping Mr. President that you will extend your utmost consideration on our stand on the matter, and with our highest esteem and regard, we remain. "Very respectfully yours, "FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE ANTI-CITY STATUS1 "By (SGD.) MARGARITO DE VILLA TELEGRAM IRIGA CS MAY 17 1968 PRESIDENT MARCOS MALACANANG MANILA PLEASE VETO HOUSE BILL NUMBER 1270 CONVERTING IRIGA CITY RESIDENTS OVERWHELMINGLY OPPOSED DE VILLA (SGD.) MARGARITO DE VILLA IRIGA CS Pursuant to Section 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, notice is hereby given, that the Heirs of the late JUAN DAGNALA\ who died intestate in Sorsogon. Sorsogon, namely, Eulalia Jaza r e n o, widow of the deceased; Fufracia. Maria and Roberto, all surnamed DAGNALAN the children of the deeeased, of legil age, residents of Sorsogon, Sorsogon. executed an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate and Sale affecting the real property located in Sorsogon, Sorsogon with an area of 87 Sq. M. under Tax Dec. No. 1062 valued at Pl 10 and covered by OCT No. 329, Lot 3572 of Sorsogon Cad. adjudicating unto th mselves said property and simultaneously sold it by them for a consideration of PHO unto Jose Laurinaria. Filipino, of legal age, married, of Sorsogon, Sorsogon. The document was acknowledged before Notary Public Maximinv R. Ables, per Doc. No. 195; Pace 61: Bk XII; S. 1959 of his notarial records, dated Dec. 29 1959. THE BICOL STAR: Pub. May 25 and June 1. 8. 1968. presentations in releasing the JJ27 which is for salaries of personnel in the office of the district Engineer in Camarines Sur. He also wired Provincial Treasurer Jesus Calleja and District Engineer Jaime Sarte regarding the new public works releases. He meanwhile advised Municipal mayors and treasurers to coordinate with the Provincial Treasurers in connection with these releases. Rep. Fuentebella also revealed that the appointment of Atty. Jose Obias Ampoloquio as municipal judge of Lagonoy, Camarines Sur was among the first group of nominess approved by the Commission on Appointments last week. Rep. Fuentebella is the assistant majority floorleader of the Commission on Appointments with Senator Jose Roy as the maioritv