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Cuerpo nagging MMDA on fees
RODRIGUEZ, Rizal — A few days after he resumed holding office following his suspension, Rodriguez Mayor Pedro Cuerpo is again threatening to stop the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) from unloading garbage at the provincial-owned landfill unless the metro agency pays fees to the municipal government for dumping trash in this town.
Be honest and fair, athletes told
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — Education Secretary Jesli Lapus told coaches and athletes competing in the 2008 Palarong Pambansa here to practice honesty and fairness in the games to uphold the value of sportsmanship and foster friendship among themselves.
Critics of oil exploration urged to substantiate claims
CEBU CITY — An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 7 has challenged critics of the ongoing oil exploration project in Tañon Strait to substantiate their claims that the exploration activities had affected aquatic life in the area.
Cebu town council bans hunting of bats, birds, wild chicken
CEBU CITY — The Dalaguete Municipal Council has passed an ordinance prohibiting the hunting of birds, bats and, wild chicken in the town.
Suspect in rape-slay of housewife arrested
TACLOBAN CITY — The alleged rapist and killer of a 36-year-old housewife in Dulag, Leyte midnight of April 18 was arrested by the elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Region 8 in a hot pursuit operation.
Aumentado defends Bohol gov't policy on rice purchases
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Gov. Erico Aumentado has clarified reports that Bohol was prohibiting the transport of rice outside the province.
More funds sought to boost Negros Occ food production
BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental Gov. Isidro Zayco has asked for an additional P40 million supplemental budget to be solely allocated to an intensified food production.
Long-term master plan urged for Kalibo airport development
KALIBO, Aklan — "The national government should have a long-term master plan on Kalibo airport for it has the potential to be a premier airport in the next five years," Air Transportation Office (ATO) Kalibo manager Engr. Percy Malonesio said.
Lakas-CMD directorate supports ARMM officials
The national directorate of the Lakas Christian-Muslim Democrats (LakasCMD), the political party headed by President Arroyo, has officially endorsed Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Gov. Datu Zaldy Uy Ampatuan and the other incumbent regional officials as the party’s candidates in the Aug. 11 election.
4th Infantry Division has a new commander
CAMP EDILBERTO EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City — A new commanding general of the Army’s Northern and Northeastern Mindanao Fourth Infantry (Diamond) Division based in this camp assumed command yesterday.
Super Region meet held in Marawi City; rice crisis discussed
MARAWI CITY — Participants in the 10th conference here of the Mindanao Super Region asked yesterday the national government to adopt the comprehensive rice-farming method which could help solve the "global rice crisis."
LTFRB intensifies drive vs colorum trucks in Davao
DAVAO CITY — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Davao Region has intensified its campaign against colorum trucks as it announced that it will seize trucks parked on national highways.
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