RDC-8 asks GSIS to answer complaints of gov’t. workers
RDC-8 asks GSIS to answer complaints of gov’t. workers
By Jonnie H. Buenaventura
Tacloban City (14 December) — The Regional Development Council (RDC-8) has unanimously approved a resolution expressing support to the demand of RDC Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) for the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to respond to the complaints of government workers.
The meeting, which was [...]
Senate approves freedom of information bill
By Maila Ager
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 17:14:00 12/14/2009
Filed Under: Laws
MANILA, Philippines – A bill that would give the people the right to information and promote the state policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions has been approved on the third and final reading by the Senate.
Twelve voted in favor Senate Bill 3308 also known as [...]
Edu wants to led the DILG
By
Roberto C. Dejon
ORMOC CITY — Lakas-Kampi-CMD vice presidential bet Eduardo “Edu” Manzano told local media during a breakfast interaction Friday that if he would be elected in the 2010 elections he would like to head the Department of Interior and Local Government.
Elected Vice presidents usually get appointed to a cabinet position.
Former Pres. Fidel V. [...]
Maasin City stow away catches attention of ABS-CBN’s Rated K
By R.G. Cadavos
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte — It was 58 years ago, Delia Vargas, only 7 years old fled from their home at Barangay Ibarra, this city, seeking good future in Manila whose life story catches the attention of Rated K host Korina Sanchez.
Maasin City Social Welfare Office (CSWO) who was called through a mobile [...]
AMSL joins action against impunity
By Jani Arnaiz
First posted 17:40 December 9, 2009
MAASIN CITY – Members of the Associated Media of Southern Leyte (AMSL) joined the Global Day of Solidarity on Wednesday, by planting a tree at the backyard of Philippine Information Agency (PIA) office located at a city government owned lot at the reclamation area.
Instead of marching, the [...]
The backhoe spell
TALKING POINT
By Bong Pedalino
MAASIN CITY (8 December) — Poor backhoe. This heavy equipment is very much useful in scooping dirt and digging earth, and any other major excavation that requires speed and efficiency.
When the Maguindanao carnage took place, the backhoe was prominently featured — not in a heroic mood, but rather as an accomplice [...]
S. Leyte folk bury town mate killed in Maguindanao
By Jani Arnaiz
Inquirer Visayas
First Posted 20:01:00 12/06/2009
Filed Under: Maguindanao Massacre, Crime
MAASIN CITY—MORE THAN 10 days after the Maguindanao massacre where 57 persons were killed, including 30 journalists, the residents of Hindang, Leyte, felt shock and outrage after they learned that a town mate, Bengie Adolfo, was among the victims.
At the necrological service held Dec. 3 [...]
Young man from Hindang among Maguindanao massacre victims
By Bong Pedalino
December 3, 2009
MAASIN CITY – A male teen-ager from the Leyte town of Hindang was one of the persons who was in the wrong place at the wrong time on November 23 at Maguindanao, his dead body one of those counted in the gruesome slaughter that claimed 64 lives at the last count.
This [...]
Southern Leyte media offer candles, prayers to fallen comrades
By Bong Pedalino
December 3, 2009
MAASIN CITY – By nightfall today, December 2, thirty (30) candles were lit at the base of the Rizal monument in the Anatalio Gaviola Plaza here by members of the Associated Media of Southern Leyte (AMSL).
The gesture was meant to symbolize the group’s fraternal solidarity with those who died in [...]
PGMA signs law for total log ban in Southern Leyte
By Bong Pedalino
MAASIN CITY — Friday the 13th usually has been associated with anything relating to superstitious beliefs or bad omen.
But for Southern Leyte, Friday, the 13th of November, was a red-letter day, essentially for environmentalists and nature-lovers: on this day and date President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had signed Republic Act No. 9772, a law [...]
