Paraisong Uhaw.....( The GMA Documentary About Water In Masbate)

“Paraisong Uhaw" (Dokumentaryo ni Kara David)

“Paraisong Uhaw"
Documentary by Kara David


Water mixed with mud. Water that tastes like mud. This is what residents in Sampad, Masbate must deal with on a day to day basis. With no permanent source of clean water, they dig wells with their bare hands hoping to tap into some water from the earth. But with widespread drought, the dug wells bring little relief.


A UNICEF study has found that Masbate has the least access to potable water among twenty-four provinces they surveyed. Barangay Sampad in Balud Masbate has the highest proportion of population without access to clean water.


In Barangay Rizal, many residents have diarrhea. Their only water source is a well that contains salt water. To the thirsty however, any means to drink is welcome, even if it means having to mix their children’s milk with the salty water from the well.


What is it really like to live without this most basic resource? Peabody Awardee Kara David taps into the lives of the thirsty this Monday on I-Witness.




Tubig na may halong lupa. Tubig na lasang lupa. Ganiyan ang araw-araw na natitikman ng mga residente ng Sampad, Masbate . Sa dalawampu’t apat na probinsya na pinagaralan ng UNICEF, Masbate ang lumabas na may pinakamalaking problema sa tubig. Isa ang Barangay Sampad sa Balud Masbate na may pinakamataas na porsyento kawalan ng malinis at maiinom na tubig.


Sa barangay na ito, ni hindi sementado ang kanilang mga balon. Wala rin silang gripo. Nakilala ni Kara David ang pamilya Aceron habang hinuhukay nila ang isang balon sa gitna ng lupa para dito mag-igib ng tubig sa pang araw araw. Pero tuyo na ang lupa. Tila disyerto na ang barangay. At kung mayroon mang sumilip na kaunting tubig, titiisin nila itong inumin kahit pa marumi at kulay putik.


Pero kung sa Sampad ay pinagtitiisan ng mga tao ang mga tuyong dug well, sa barangay Rizal naman, itinuturing nang biyaya ang maalat na tubig na nagmumula sa kanilang balon. Kahit halos lahat ay may sakit na diarrhea. Kahit ang tubig na ginagamit ng batang paslit para sa pagtimpla ng gatas ay mula sa balon.

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[Roach says Valero could be next for Pacquiao] Roach says Valero could be next for Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines -- Boxing coach Freddie Roach said he would pick undefeated Edwin Valero as a possible opponent for his prized fighter Manny Pacquiao.

This is if things still don’t still work out with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

“I've been watching him a little bit. I know he's a big puncher. He's a southpaw and does pose some difficulties. He's better than just a guy who could punch but I think that's the best marketable fight out there for us," Roach told BoxingScene.com’s Rick Reeno.

The American trainer said arranging a fight with the Venezuelan boxer is more feasible instead of one with Mexican Antonio Margarito.

"He [Margarito] has no license. They said we could fight in Mexico but that's not going to happen… Valero is licensed in Texas. If we do Valero there, we could sell out the whole place. You don't have to close half of it down,” said Roach.

“The number one contender in my mind right now is Valero,” he stressed.

Roach also said he is also open to having another match between Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiao had 2 close fights with Marquez. The first bout in 2004 ended in a draw while the second fight 3 years later ended in a split decision in favor of the Filipino.

"Personally, that's the fight I want. Nacho [Beristain] is a good trainer and we're competitive, and I'd love for Manny to knock him [Marquez] out," Roach said.

Uncontrollable killings......

Labangtaytay, Esperanza, Masbate - Two weeks after the death of ABC president of Esperanza, one of the closest friend of the incumbent Mayor was being ambushed and shot to death.....Clint Conag (the latest victim) has been assign to assist and guide the two non-government organization workers in the remote area about 10 kilometers south from the town proper. According to the statement of the two workers they stopped by armed men and ordered to leave their motorcycle they riding away from Clint Conag. The armed men immediately held the victim and shot directly to his face that cause for his sudden death.

According to the assessment of one the closest friend of the victim but name is not available in condition of anonymity because of he's personal security , the motive was likely related to politics but the police initial investigation was also considered the conspiracy.










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In the shadow of death..........

Labangtaytay, Esperanza, Masbate - The political killing in Esperanza has become rampant and inevitable since the 2009, the barbaric act of both side party gave horroble experience for the people living the said area.

The latest killing was the ABC president, it was only a mile away from their home when the killing was happened..... while the family and friends of the victim mourned, the perpetrator still at large. Two weeks after, the suspected gunmen of the ABC president was being shot to death for the unknown killers...once again it is possibly retaliation by the family as what the local police initially assessed the crime.

Two weeks then later, one of the closest friend of the incumbent Mayor in Esperanza was being ambushed and shot to death.....



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