“Kidnapped” child found dead
By Ronald O. Reyes
Barugo, Leyte—A grim murder woke up this sleepy town in Leyte when a 3-year old girl who was allegedly kidnapped three days ago was found dead at town’s riverdike this Saturday morning, March 27.
The child was identified as Mary Anna Acebo.
According to her mother, Malou, the girl [...]
Tale of two gentlemen
MUSING MAASIN
By Ronald O. Reyes
There is something to look forward this May 2010 election not only in the imperial Manila but also in the countryside. The reason: this corner has noted a growing manifestation of vigilance and responsiveness among its electorates —especially the young people. This drives me into a conclusion that, given a time, [...]
Cenro has yet to file case on hot lumber
By Jani Arnaiz
March 18, 2010
MAASIN CITY – It’s almost a month since the apprehension of illegally cut lumber worth at least P200,000 from Tandag, Surigao del Sur, the Cenro has yet to file a case against the suspects.
According to Alejandro Macatigue, a forester at the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro), they are ready [...]
Bitter lessons for Team Pacquiao
TALKING POINT
By Bong Pedalino
Maasin City (16 March) — It was ironic that the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey match was billed “The Event” when it turned out a non-event.
Let us face this: the Pacman has been looked up to, admired, and respected worldwide because of his ability to fight like crazy, and any paying viewer expects [...]
Random notes: So. Leyte Tourism 2020
MUSING MAASIN
By Ronald O. Reyes
It is my fervent hope that tourism will be on the top agenda by our managers in the province soon. Here, I wish to share my humble opinion on how we can put or promote our tourism industry in a proper perspective and better position today.
Tourism never fails to amaze us. [...]
Candidates sign peace covenant in Ormoc
By Elvie Roman-Roa
ORMOC CITY – Local candidates on Sunday signed a covenant for honest, meaningful and peaceful elections (HOPE) for the May elections.
Spearheaded by the Comelec, PNP, Philippine Army and the Philippine Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), the covenant signing held at the Superdome was attended by the Lakas, Libera/Kaabag parties and independent [...]
Southern Leyte implements “Use Now, Pay Later” fertilizer program
By Bong Pedalino
Southern Leyte — Farmers in this province have availed with a unique assistance extended by the provincial government.
The “Use now, pay later” program for commercial fertilizer needs of farmers, mostly rice farmers, has been ongoing since it was first launched in January last year, said Malou Gaviola, a technician at the Office of [...]
Popcom updates in media meeting
By Elvie Roman-Roa
ORMOC CITY – Provincial Population Officers from Region 8 meet for a quarter media conference in Ormoc to give update on the status of the Philippine Population Management Program (PPMP) as applied on different cities and municipalities.
OIC – POPCOM Regional Director Ms. Elnora Pulma led the three-day quarter conference held in Sabin [...]
GSIS leads 5 gov’t agencies for unified ID card
By Bong Pedalino
Maasin City (March 2) — Move over eCard Plus. Here comes UMID, or Unified Multi-Purpose Identification Card.
Vilma Mooney, Regional Manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), in a casual meeting with members of local media Friday evening, Feb. 26, at Supercha restaurant here, announced that the State-owned pension fund would be [...]
Legality hampers prosecution
By Jani Arnaiz
MAASIN CITY – Provincial PNP director Senior Supt. Pepito Pacada on Wednesday admitted the lack of ample legal knowledge among police personnel in filing cases against suspects on drug related cases.
The admission came on the heels of a dismissed case due to technicality involving scion of political families charged of illegal possession [...]
