Former Provincial Planning and Development Officer Juanito Cambangay passed away at 9:45 a.m. yesterday. He was 60.

He was on his daily exercise when he collapsed inside his residence Uptown, Ubujan this city, before he was rushed to the hospital. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Ramiro Hospital due to cardio pulmonary arrest.

Cambangay who was also a lawyer retired last year as PPDO of the provincial government having served four governors, Constancio Torralba, David Tirol, Rene Relampagos and Erico Aumentado.

"His demise creates a big vacuum at the Capitol, being a trusted and reliable development officer," commented Gov. Aumentado who was shocked to learn of Cambangay's demise. He was even rehired by the governor as consultant after he retired last year.

He was a product of land use planning development and masters in management when he joined the government, aside from being a lawyer.

Among his sterling achievements at the provincial government was his formulation of an integrated economic, social, physical plans and policies while he was designated the first head of the Bohol Environment Management Office (BEMO).

He is survived by wife, Helen Bompat Cambangay and sons, John Kaiser Eladio and Josef Michael.

His remains lie in state at Funeraria Gomez and will be transferred to his residence. His remains will be brought to the Capitol a day before his burial. Date will be announced later.

Professor Alberto C. Cainglet, a known original personality of the University of Bohol, (formerly Rafael Palma College - RPC), died last Monday. He was 80.

Known to many as "Sir Albert," he was a foremost educator when he became an early academic administrator of RPC in the province. Aside from teaching, he was also the public relations man of the institution.

Cainglet also served as school sports administrator and an effective military training commandant being an army reserved officer with a rank of lieutenant colonel.

Outside the campus, the late Cainglet was a political strategist of former Gov. David Tirol and the late Tagbilaran City Mayor Venencio Inting.

"Sir Albert" was also a songwriter, a musician in his own right. He was band leader and composer. Some of the songs he wrote were the UB March, ROTC March, BSP Zenith, Dauis March, Pinanggang Panglao, Ubay March and a lot of Visayan songs.

He died as an avid radio listener of dyRD who took time to give his comments and suggestions (even through the phone when he was already physically weak).

Cainglet is survived by children Al-Raquel, Bert-Delia, Lora-Angelo, Himaya, Pinangga, Elumine Teofe-Gil, and grandchildren.

He will be given tribute at the University of Bohol at l0 o'clock this morning.

His remains will be laid to rest at the Dampas Catholic cemetery this afternoon after a requiem mass at the St. Joseph Cathedral at 1 p.m. today.

Cecilia Tan Sui Lian vda de Lim died last Jan. 5. She was laid to rest last Thursday at the Victoria Memorial Park., Taloto district, this city.

The deceased, who died at age 96, is the wife of the late Policarpo Jabigo Lim Con Chiw of this city.

Surviving the deceased are Dr Manuel and Girlie Lim, Dr. Leonardo and Maryanne Lim, Engr. Marcial and Aida Lim, Dr. Pek Eng and Evelyn Lim and Engr Pek Jen and June Lim, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Retired BIR man dies, 87

Jose "Joe" Q. Pernia passed away at 3 a.m. today at the Ramiro Hospital, this city. He was supposed to celebrate his 88th birthday on Tuesday.

Pernia served as division chief of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) central offices in Manila. He was one of the pioneer members of the Bohol Jaycees and a member of the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP).

He is survived by his wife, Fe Lopez Pernia and children Linda-Gil, Tessie, Luchi-Paul, Gigi-Lynne, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, Modesto and sister Charing Pernia Dejaresco. His remains lie in state at Funeraria Gomez. Interment will be announced later.

The remains of Jesus Evangelista, 79, retired administrative officer of the provincial health office, will be laid to final rest tomorrow afternoon, Monday.

Burial will follow at the Talibon Catholic cemetery after a requiem mass at 1 p.m. He is survived by his loving wife Filomena, seven children, in-laws and grandchildren.

EMAN CHAMUEL TABUNO LAGAPA
AGE: 1 month
DIED: January 8, 2008