Alvero: I will not promise; I’ll do it!
By Ronald O. Reyes
TACLOBAN CITY—Looks like the 2nd district of Leyte is having a strong and aggressive contender for its congressional post in the name of Engr. Ashley Alvero.
In a chance interview, Alvero, who is touted as “the right man” by his supporters, bared his three-point agenda to push the district into its maximum development.
“Our [...]
Commentary: Interpreting the Constitution
TALKING POINT
By Bong Pedalino
Maasin City (25 March) — Probably, and only probably, a solution that can be seen as an outcome on the latest controversy surrounding the controversial collective decision of the Supreme Court — the one about President Arroyo naming the next Chief Justice — is to amend the Constitution.
The amendment referred here, first [...]
Education gets fair share of action in Maasin City
By Bong Pedalino
Maasin City (March 26) — Former Education Secretary Jesli Lapus? ubiquitous, popular slogan was “Edukasyon ang Solusyon.”
For this 10-year old city, the catch phrase was “Edukasyon ang Aksyon, Solusyon, Inisyatibo (ASI),” according to City Mayor Maloney Samaco.
During his third State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday this week at the city [...]
Lakas-Kampi funds coming in trickles, says Revilla
By Jani Arnaiz
Inquirer Visayas
First Posted 18:07:00 03/21/2010
Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Elections, Politics
MAASIN CITY, Philippines – “Pautay-utay.”
In trickles, that is. That was how administration senatorial candidate Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. described the flow of funds to the campaign kitty of the once formidable Lakas-Kampi-CMD and its national candidates.
“Meron namang dumarating kahit pakonti-konti (We get something even [...]
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 [...]
“Southern Leyte, Gibo country,” says solon
By Jani Arnaiz
March 8, 2010
MAASIN CITY – After telling local media in jest last month that the Lakas Party will disintegrate should presidential bet Gilbert Teodoro’s rating would not pick-up in March, Southern Leyte solon vowed to stay with him come what may.
Rep. Roger Mercado, the province lone district representative, made the vow right after [...]
Rep. Mercado favors BNPP opening
By Jani Arnaiz
MAASIN CITY – Southern Leyte Rep. Roger Mercado has urged the government to reopen the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) saying the mothballed power plant is safe.
He said the reopening of the BNPP will solve the current energy crisis the country is facing.
“Those who said that the BNPP is unsafe are only speculating. [...]
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 [...]
