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Brgy. Anos holds Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drives

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By Ladylove May B. Baurile

Barangay Anos, in cooperation with the Rodeo Club Philippines of the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), held “Dog Bite: A House-to-house Anti-rabies Vaccination Drive” last Feb 2, 2013.

The event aims to reduce incidence of rabies in the area by providing vaccines for at most 150 dogs. The vaccination drive focused on the remote areas in the barangay such as Sitio Bagong Nayon.

According to Celerino Balasoto,  Brgy. Captain of Anos, majority of the people in teh arae do not prioritize availing vaccines for their household pets. He added, “Napakaraming cases ng nakagat ng aso sa Anos…yung iba sa mukha pa. At least kung may turok na, yung kaba mo mababawasan. (There are several cases of people bitten by dogs in Anos… some were bitten on their faces. At least if the dogs were injected by vaccines, it will lessen your worry.)”

As of last month, there were a total of six incidents of rabies in the barangay.

A total of 121 dogs were vaccinated for free. The anti-rabies vaccination drive is an annual event of Brgy. Anos.

Cabuyao PNP rescues child from hostage taker high on drugs

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by John Paul M. Omac

CABUYAO CITY, LAGUNA—Cabuyao police rescued a 10-year-old girl that was held hostage by a man who was allegedly “high” for almost two hours in Baranggay Baclaran, last Thursday, January 31.

The authorities have identified the hostage-taker as Nelson Durian, 29. According to the police, the hostage-taker seemed to be under the influence of illegal drugs during the incident.

“Wala talaga sa katinuan yung ating suspect,” explained Superintendent Leonard Luna, Cabuyao City Chief of Police. “He was under the influence of illegal drugs.”

According to witnesses, Durian went out of their house with a knife around 5 pm. The suspect mocked everyone in the street and even challenged them into a fight. This is where he saw the child he held hostage.

“Bigla na lang niyang hinatak yung bata. Sa takot din namin ay wala samin ang makalapit sa kanila,” said Susan Alba of Mabuhay City Subdivision where the hostage taking took place.

Before the hostage taking, Durian also had an argument with his father, Luna said. Police Officer George Hinggan negotiated patiently with the hostage-taker. The negotiations lasted for two hours until Police Officer Arwin Masa found a chance to grab the knife from Durian’s hand to at last free the child.

Durian holds the child captive as Cabuyao police tried to negotiate with him at Mabuhay City Subdivision, Brgy. Baclaran, Cabuyao (Photo courtesy of Cabuyao PNP )

After the hostage taking, the victim remained in shock and was rushed to Cabuyao City Hospital where she was examined. She and her mother also received stress debriefing from Cabuyao Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) personnel.

Meanwhile, Durian is already detained at Cabuyao Municipal Jail. He will be facing charges of frustrated murder filed against him before the municipal Prosecutor’s office.

“Bukod sa frustrated murder, hindi rin natin pwedeng palagpasin yung paggamit niya ng ipinagbabawal na gamot,” Luna explained.

Los Baños welcomes Pilgrim Relics of St. Therese

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By: Kamille Anne Anarna

Residents of Los Baños and nearby communities gathered at the St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish (STCJP) in Los Baños to welcome the pilgrim relics of St. Therese.

The pilgrim relics was transferred from Camp Vicente Lim to STCJP through motorcade, with short stopovers: Camp Eldridge, Rhodas Subdivision, Umali Subdivision, UPLB freedom park, Putho, Collegeville, Pleasant Village and Hillside.

The pilgrim relics, moved via motorcade along Lopez Avenue, Brgy. Batong Malake, was welcomed by students of Lopez Elementary School, Colegio de Los Baños and Los Baños National High school. At exactly 12:50 pm, the pilgrim relics arrived at the STCJP.

Bishop Bernard C. Cortez, DD, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila, and former STCJP priest presided the welcoming rites of the pilgrim relics.

The Veneration by pilgrims followed the welcoming rites immediately, which will continue until 12 midnight.

The Scheduled Activities are as follows:

FRIDAY, 01 February

12:01 AM onwards – Veneration except at

4-4:30 AM -Asalto

5:30 AM – Lauds

6:00 AM – Holy Eucharist

12:00 NN – Midday Prayers

5:00 PM – Vespers

5:30 PM – Pontifical Mass (Bshp. Leo M. Dorona, DDB, D.D.)

6:30 PM – Holy hour in honor of St. Therese

10:00 PM – Night Prayers

SATURDAY, 02 February

12:01 AM – 8:00 AM – Veneration except at

4:00-4:30 AM – Asalto

5:30 AM – Lauds

6:00 AM – Holy Eucharist and Farewell Rites

8:00 AM – The Pilgrim Relics leave STCJP for Lucena

There will also be a special blessing for those baptized Therese, Teresa, Teresita and Teresito during the Pontifical Masses.

This is the third visit of the pilgrim relics of St. Therese in the Philippines.

Senatoriables face UPLB students

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By Kathleen Mae M. Idnani and Easter Paz Issa D. Paulmanal

Seven senatorial candidates for the Philippine mid-term elections faced UPLB students and voiced their stand on various issues in “Ang Pagsusuri: Pagkilatis sa mga Susunod ng mga Lingkod-Bayan” held January 31, 2013 at the D. L. Umali Auditorium.

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, Ramon Magsaysay, Jr., Greco Belgica, Rizalito David, Baldomero Falcone, Marwil Llasos, and Christian Seneres participated in the discussions which revolved around issues like mining, sin taxes, reproductive health, cybercrime prevention, K-12 education, divorce, and campus militarization. They later on talked about their political platforms which centered on health, environment, education, and security among many others.

Miriam Grace Go from Rappler, Atty. Damcel Torres of the UPLB College of Public Affairs, UPLB University Student Council Chairperson Abigaile  Dela Cruz, and Joan Nacorda of the UPLB Parliament served as panelists.

After the open forum, the candidates recited the “Panata para sa Kabataang Pilipino” and signed a contract of commitment as a commitment to the audience and the people as a whole that they will perform their duties once elected.

Ang Pagsusuri was made possible by the UP Student Council, UP Padayon, UPLB Student Council, CDC Student Council, and other organizations.

8th Genetics Camp held at UPLB

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By Ma. Khrisma Soliven with reports from Kezia Grace Jungco

Over 114 high school students and teachers from different parts of Luzon gathered for the 8th Genetics Camp held at the Institute of Biological Sciences (IBS) , University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) last January 19-20.

For this year, the annual event is themed “GENEStability: Sustainable Agricultural Productivity through Genetics and Biotechnology.” It aims to introduce and promote the science of Genetics through its applications. Participating schools include: Recto Memorial National High School (RMNHS), Quezon National High School, St. Anne College, Laguna College, and Don Bosco.

Prof. Mia Desiree Azañes-Verdeprado and Prof. Cheryl Agdaca delivered lectures on the “Introduction of Genetics” and on the “Central Dogma of Molecular Biology”during the first day of the event. The participants were also given activities so they can further appreciate the event. They saw the human DNA structure through a 3D-origami model. They also had a hands-on experience on the extraction and isolation of DNA through their own cheek cells. An educational tour at BIOTECH-UPLB was also conducted for the participants.

Symposia on “Biotechnology” and “Newborn Screening” was also conducted by Dr. Rhodora Aldemita and by Dr. Merlyn Mendioro. Gene Camp’s first day ended with a Socials Night wherein the participants from different schools got to interact with their co-participants.

On the second day, Dr. Gabriel Romero of Monsanto Philippines talked on the importance of biotechnology in sustaining agricultural productivity. The students were given a tour to the facilities of the UPLB campus. Teachers were also trained with the effective teaching of Genetics, which was facilitated by Mr. Jickerson Lado, an instructor at the IBS and junior adviser of the UPLB Genetics Society.

Jenny Guevarra of RMHS said, “We teachers attended this for us to learn new things for our students.” She said that the camp had done well in introducing Genetics to students while letting them enjoy it.

Several contests were also held during the second day of the Gene Camp. The said activities include: Genetics Inter-High School Quiz, Essay Writing Contest, Poster and Slogan Making Contest and Debate. Over-all champion school for the camp was Laguna College (LC).

Isabel Louise Reyes of LC, one of the participants and chosen as the Best Performing Student in the camp said, “Talaga pong hindi maikakaila na nakakaenjoy po tong camp.”

UPLB Genetics Society Head Rufus Thomas Adducul also stressed the importance of Genetics. “Through Genetics, we bring about sustainable development, food sustainability, and many more.”

LB locals, candidates walk for a SAFE 2013 elections

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by Vhernadette A. Oracion and Kimberly B. Salamatin

About 300 participants joined the two-kilometer Secure And Fair Election (SAFE) 2013 unity walk and prayer rally for from Olivarez Plaza in to the municipal covered court in Los Baños, Laguna on Sunday, Jan. 13.

The Los Baños Municipal Philippine National Police took part in the event in cooperation with the electoral candidates and different sectors of the community. Police Chief Inspector Conrado T. Masongsong and Election Officer Randy P. Banzuela led the activity that was attended by Mayor Anthony F. Genuino and 16 government officials who were at one with the goal of a peaceful May 2013 elections.

Among those present in the activity were government officials including Mayor Anthony F. Genuino, Vice Mayor Josephine Sumangil-Evangelista, Councilor Julius Moliñawe, Councilor Jay Rolusta, Councilor Domingo Galang, Councilor Benedicto Alborida, and ABC President Gaudencio Macatangay.