Sergio Apostol to run anew as 2nd district rep
By Eden Benusa-Reyes and Ronald Reyes
At 72, there is no retiring for former representative Sergio Apostol in the political arena in 2nd congressional district of Leyte.
In an exclusive interview, Apostol confirmed his plan after Lakas-Kampi-CMD, the ruling administration party, threw support into his bid.
He had also decided after getting much of the “pulse” from his [...]
PGMA calls on mayors help get the economy growing
Tacloban City — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently called on the mayors from all over the country to pitch in, in the efforts to keep the economy growing and to support the national government’s fight against poverty.
Speaking before the annual assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines held at the historic Manila Hotel [...]
Pacific towns form group to address environmental problems
By Jani Arnaiz
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte – Three towns in the province’ pacific area grouped together to address ecological concerns in consonance with the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 or RA 9003.
According to Jane Araneta, information officer of St. Bernard town, the three, Anahawan, San Juan and St. Bernard, which is [...]
Maasin City honors Kinderhilfe’s Schneidt, adopts as city’s son
By R.G. Cadavos
Maasin City, Southern Leyte (30 October) — At the culmination ceremony of the Children’s Month celebrated this October, the City of Maasin led by the City Social Services Office, honored Kinderhilfe Philippinen founder Dr. Juergen Schneidt for his unselfish commitment extended to the local government.
In a short talk with City Social Welfare Aide [...]
Computerized Elections 2010
MISSIONS AND SIGHTS AND MOTIONS
By Maloney Samaco
I attended the League of Cities of the Philippines General Assembly on October 27, 2009 at the Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club, Mandaluyong City . The most important and most interesting topic of the gathering of city mayors and other city officials was the computerized elections this coming May [...]
