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Prominent Isabela banker slain
ROXAS, Isabela – A prominent businessman here, whose family also maintains vast tracts of lands in the province, was shot dead by still unidentified assailant last Thursday.
Ilocos solon files bill hiking pension of judges
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur -- Congressman Ronald V. Singson (1st district, Ilocos Sur), has filed a bill seeking to increase the monthly pension of retired judges of inferior courts by providing an automatic increase in their pensions upon the increase in their salary or compensations.
4 shabu suspects nabbed in Candon City
CANDON CITY — Four suspected drug pushers were arrested recently by police operatives in an entrapment operation in Barangay Ayudante, this city.
Experts asked to join hands in preserving cultural treasures
BANAUE, Ifugao — United States Ambassador Kristie Kenney called Thursday on the world’s heritage-preservation experts to join hands in preserving the great cultural treasures of the world like the Ifugao Rice Terraces.
DoT helps prepare Aklan for full-scale tourism work
BORACAY — After many years that the province has been a tourism destination because of Boracay Island and the Ati-Atihan Festival, the province, with the help of the Department of Tourism (DoT) is now preparing for the enactment of its Provincial Tourism Code.
Cebu governor backs oil search in Tanon Strait
CEBU City – Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia expressed support on the ongoing oil exploration in Tanon Strait as she allayed public fears about the ill-effects to environment.
Cassava starch downs 58 persons
CEBU CITY – At least 58 persons, including 19 children, who were about to attend a burial Friday afternoon, were rushed to the hospital after they were allegedly poisoned by the cassava starch that was the part of the ingredients of the food they ate during lunch.
Cebu Customs seizes used cars, trucks and tires
CEBU CITY--- Customs Commissioner Napoleon L. Morales was in the Port of Cebu Friday to lead the inspection of three containers of seized cars, trucks and tires estimated to be worth R6 million.
Aklan traders selling Christmas decors watched
KALIBO, Aklan – The local government of Kalibo has intensified its information campaign against substandard Christmas lights and decors sold to unsuspecting consumers.
Davao City hosts Mindanao showcase
DAVAO CITY—The Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP) will be holding its project showcase and exhibit on Dec. 10-11 at the Davao Convention and Trade Center, featuring various presentations, talks, food technology demonstrations, and an open exhibit.
Zamboanga City personnel to get P15,000 bonus
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The 2,000 city government employees have something to look forward this Christmas, in addition to the Christmas bonus and cash gifts they received in mid-November.
Police nab LTO agent for alleged extortion
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Police authorities in Sarangani have arrested Thursday an agent of the Land Transportation Office 12 for extortion on a highway in Malungon town in an entrapment operation.
ARMM poll group to observe Thailand’s elections
KIDAPAWAN CITY -- An electoral watchdog in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), organized two years ago, was selected as one of the observers in the Thailand’s general assembly elections set on Dec. 23 this year.
Davao Oriental listed in Europe trip’s agenda
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental – Having in mind a serious mission to "sell" her province abroad, Governor Corazon Malanyaon of Davao Oriental joined President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in her state visit to Europe, starting with Spain, which was concluded yesterday.
P192-M shabu, chemicals seized
CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan — Twenty-one kilos of "shabu" and chemicals used in making illegal drugs, all valued at P192 million, were confiscated by the Bataan policemen in two raids conducted in Abucay and Pilar towns last Friday and Saturday.
Baguio SK chairpersons stage rally in protest of harassment
BAGUIO CITY — Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons and their supporters staged a protest rally here Saturday afternoon, condemning what they alleged as continuous harassment on them by certain quarters.
Solon, governor vow support for barangay projects
CANDON CITY — House Deputy Speaker for Northern Luzon Eric D. Singson (2nd district, Ilocos Sur) has vowed his full support for all programs for barangay development during the mass oath-taking rites for the elected barangay officials here.
Palace resolves Laguna homeowners’ row
The Office of the President (OP) ruled recently that the legally elected members of the board of directors of the Calendola Village Homeowners Association, Inc. (CVHAI) in San Pedro, Laguna were those elected on Sept. 19, 2004.
Capiz’s Sinadya sa Halaran leaves pleasant memories
ROXAS CITY – Capiceños capped their annual Sinadya sa Halaran festivities here Saturday, with a spectacular grand parade of festivals and the 300th year celebration of the city fiesta in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, their patroness as the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
Second district for Aklan mulled
KALIBO, Aklan – The Aklan Sangguniang Panlalawigan endorsed House Bill No. 2499 filed by Rep. Florencio Miraflores, creating the second legislative district in the province.
Negros Occidental tops juvenile cases in Central Visayas
BACOLOD City - Negros Occidental province has the highest number of juvenile cases in the region as it registered 340 cases of Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL).
Bohol governor clarifies funding on irrigation projects
Gov. Erico Aumentado issued a clarification recently regarding statements made by a former project manager of the National Irrigation Administration.
Biliran governor cited at regional health forum
TACLOBAN CITY — - Biliran Governor Rogelio "Roger" Espina was given the distinction here as the "champion of adolescent sexuality and reproductive health (ASRH).
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