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"This placed the Philippines as first in the world for the second time in a row," Yan said, citing information from the Department of Energy (DoE).
According to the Earth Hour blog, more than 1000 cities, towns and municipalities in the country took part in the annual event.
"This amazing show of support for Earth Hour was complimented by some of the countries most iconic landmarks switching off as well, including Manila Cathedral, Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Rizal Monument and El Nido Limestone Cliffs," it said.
The three-year-old Earth Hour started in Sydney in 2007, with 2.2 million residents and 2,100 businesses participating. It has since spread around the world.
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At Silliman University, the parties also arrived at an amicable settlement of their CBA deadlock last March 12, and concluded their CBA with an economic package estimated at P12.2 million benefiting 300 workers.
Altogether, an estimated 111.9 million in cumulative CBA economic packages benefiting 1,361 workers in the country have resulted from the successful dispute settlement from January 1 to March 15 this year, according to the NCMB.
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AS crimes perpetrated by minors continue to rise, Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal asked the youth to remain faithful to the calling of God and to sway themselves from gang-related violence.
During last Saturday night's celebration of the 25th Local World Youth Day, Vidal, in his message, said he is saddened that crimes perpetrated by minors continue to increase.
Nerissa says she's dropping Teodoro and backing Villar
Cebu Sixth District Rep. Nerissa Soon-Ruiz, who is running for mayor and her entire slate in Mandaue City, announced that they are supporting the presidential bid of Nacionalista Party standard bearer Manuel Villar, but remain loyal to One Cebu Party and will still support the candidacy of Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and her running mate Glenn Soco.
The announcement came after Villar met with five Cebu congressmen last week fuelling speculations that One Cebu will go for Villar instead of Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard bearer Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro.
"That is expected. I already expected that," said the unfazed Gov. Garcia when asked for a reaction on this latest political development in the province, which she has dubbed as "Gibo country".
Soon-Ruiz said that after consultation with her leaders and political allies in Mandaue City, she realized that most, if not all of them would like to support a presidential bet that has the interest of our city in his heart.
She said that her leaders and political allies are clear about their choice and as the head of Nagkahiusang Mandauehanon, she agreed with them and they have reached a consensus.
"We have decided to support a presidential candidate that I am very confident will not turn his back on the people of Mandaue," Soon-Ruiz said.
However, according to political observers in Mandaue, the decision of Soon-Ruiz and her allies stem from the governor's penchant to play footsie with the camp of Mayor Jonas Cortes, who is supporting the candidacy of Liberal Party standard bearer Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino.
"Murag namangka sa duha ka barko, si Gwen kay samtang naa kuno siya gasuporta ni Nerissa, iya man sad giabi-abi si Jonas," the political observer noted.
Soon-Ruiz explained that while serving in Congress for three terms, Villar and his wife Rep. Cynthia Villar were at one time or another a colleague and their working relationship assures her that Villar will be there for Mandaue when he becomes president.
She said that her platform is to provide 24/7 service to Mandauehanons, which is her higher commitment to the people of Mandaue and, if necessary may rise above partisan consideration.
The mayoralty candidate said that she wants the city to progress even surpass its neighbors because at this time we are lagging behind.
She contended that the city's growth and development has stalled because the administration has no vision and the needed leadership to bring it to new heights.
"My working relationship with the Villars can assure Mandaue of national government support. This is a big political risk for me, but if this is what it takes to ensure that Mandaue will develop and progress in the next three years so be it," Soon-Ruiz said in a press statement sent to The FREEMAN.
With this shift of support, Soon-Ruiz said that her local slate, with her as the head has tendered their resignation from Lakas-NUCD-CMD party yesterday.
She further said that they are ready to submit their courtesy resignation to Governor Garcia as members of One Cebu party to show our deep respect to her leadership.
"We believe that Gov. Garcia deserves another term as she has ably served the people of Cebu province for the last six years. Hence, we will continue to work hard and campaign to ensure the victory of Gov. Garcia and her running mate Glenn Soco in Mandaue," Soon-Ruiz added.
The governor however assured that her personal relationship with the Ouanos will remain the same even if the daughter of former Mayor Thadeo Ouano, Emmarie is one of Soon-Ruiz candidates for councilor.
When asked as to how the shift of support will affect Teodoro's winning in the presidency, the governor said, "One person cannot make a candidate win even myself. That's why I am campaigning hard," the governor added.
Davide: "One Cebu" party weak
The shift of support by some members of the One Cebu party of reelectionist Governor Gwendolyn Garcia shows that the party is weak.
Liberal Party gubernatorial candidate Hilario Davide III said the move of some members of One Cebu shows that the party is led by someone who cannot even control or unite her members.
He said pledging support to a variety of candidates is allegedly only for the purpose of getting more funding but the intelligent Cebuanos will never fall into the scheme.
It was reported recently that several allies of One Cebu have shifted support to Nacionalista Party standard bearer Manuel "Manny" Villar following the governor's proclamation of support to Lakas-Kampi standard bearer Gilberto Teodoro.
"That's where you see the instability. But who are they fooling? I don't think Cebuanos will fall for that," Davide said. "They're the money candidates, so adto gyud sila. It's really for funding because they think that they can fool the Cebuanos."
Incumbent vice governor Gregorio Sanchez, Davide's running mate, said that One Cebu's variety of choices is only "for the fund of it."
"Ilang gidakop tanan para daghan sila'g kwarta sa pagpangampanya pero bahala na sila. Basta kami, bisan wala'y kwarta, limpyo among kasing-kasing," Sanchez said.
Cebuano lawyer Democrito Barcenas, on the otherhand, said that the result of the recent survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) that set to be released today, LP standard bearer Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III garnered a 37 percent rating while Villar, former president Joseph Estrada and Gibo earned 28 percent, 17 percent and six percent, respectively.
"Gibo is a losing candidate, if you were Gwen, do you think you will stick to that? Syempre mubalhin ka og lain. Mao na nga lain-lain ang ilang gisuportahan," Barcenas said.
He added that the Garcias are like "buying an insurance," so that, should one of their candidates lose, they still have the other's support granting the next president will be between Villar and Gibo.
Barcenas and the rest of the LP supporters are also not worried over the pledge of support by mayors and governors in the Visayas region to Gibo "because the mayors and governors cannot deliver votes, it is actually the people. "If Gwen is banking on her machineries, we will take care of the sentiments of the people."
Meanwhile, close to 15,000 Tuburanons and residents of the rest of the towns comprising the third district of Cebu attended the second grand campaign rally of the local LP in Tuburan town yesterday.
"Nadasig gyud ko, na-inspire ug natandog gyud ko sa kainit sa ilang pagdawat kanato ug sa ilang grabeng suporta sa Liberal Party. Confident gyud ko nga hangtod sa piniliay sa Mayo 10 magpabiling kusog sa ilahang suporta sa Liberal Party labi na nila Noynoy ug Mar. Grabe gyud, nanlimbawot gyud akong balahibo," Davide said.
Supplier sues Sanchez for his "failure" to pay raw materials
A businesswoman has lodged a complaint before the Regional Trial Court against businessman and reelectionist Vice Governor Gregorio "Greg" Sanchez for his alleged failure to pay his dues for the materials supplied by the plaintiff to his Lacto Pafi business.
Selpha Trinidad sued Sanchez to compel him to pay the amount of P681,393.91 for raw materials that she supplied to him for his business.
Sanchez, who is seeking another term as vice governor under the Liberal Party, is the owner of the "Greg Cares Lacto Pafi," his business' registered name.
Sought for comment, Sanchez questioned the timing of the filing of the complaint, saying he thinks there is politics behind the move.
He explained that the company is now being managed by his daughter and what happened was just a misunderstanding.
Further, Sanchez claimed they have already paid Trinidad but acknowledged that there was a little conflict, which, he said is the reason why they have scheduled a meeting tomorrow to talk about the problem. However, he added he was surprised when told that Trinidad has already filed a complaint in court.
Trinidad, in her complaint stated that on November 21, 2006, a delivery of raw materials amounting to P278, 530 was made to Sanchez's office. But he allegedly failed to pay the amount, which accumulated an interest of two percent per month.
She said that another delivery of US Soya was made on March 23, 2007 which he also failed to pay and has accumulated interest over the time being.
In her complaint, Trinidad said that they already presented a final demand but Sanchez failed to pay the amount which prompted them to file a complaint in court.
Adding to the said unpaid dues, the plaintiff is also seeking for the payment of attorney's fees worth P20,000 and litigation fees amounting to P10,000.
One Cebu says Senate choices champion Cebu
ONE Cebu has chosen aspiring senators who will prioritize Cebu in their agenda, even if none of them is a Cebuano, a party official said.
Shut out of the selection were Cebuanos Sergio Osmeña, a former senator; Emilio "Lito" Osmeña, former Cebu governor; and former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Regalado Maambong.
When asked why there is no Cebuano in One Cebu's senatorial line-up, the governor cited their selection criteria.
One Cebu formally endorsed the following last Saturday night: Franklin Drilon, Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada, Ramon Guico Jr., Lito Lapid, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Gilbert Remulla, Bong Revilla, Vicente Sotto III, Adel Tamano and Francisco Tatad.
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Former President Joseph M. "Erap" Estrada of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, meanwhile, gained four points to 19%, narrowing his gap with Mr. Villar to nine points from 19 previously.
Administration candidate Gilberto "Gibo" C. Teodoro, Jr. of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD remained in single digit territory with his score staying at 6%.
There were minimal changes with respect to the rest of the "presidentiables": Bagumbayan's Sen. Richard "Dick" J. Gordon picked up a point to score a fifth-placed 3%, overtaking Bangon Pilipinas' Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva who lost a point to 2%. Following were Ang Kapatiran bet John Carlos "JC" G. De Los Reyes with 0.3%, and independent candidates Jesus Nicanor "Nick" P. Perlas (0.1%) and Sen. Ana Consuelo "Jamby" A. S. Madrigal (0.04%).
Votes for disqualified Kilusang Bagong Lipunan candidate Vetellano "Dodong" S. Acosta were classed under the undecided and others.
The question asked was "Kung ang eleksyon ay gaganapin ngayon, sino ang pinakamalamang ninyong ibiboto bilang Presidente, Bise-Presidente, at mga Senador ng Pilipinas? Narito ang listahan ng mga kandidato. Paki-shade o itiman po ang naa-angkop na oval katabi ng pangalan ng taong pina-kamalamang ninyong iboboto (If the elections were held today, whom would you most probably vote for as President, Vice-President, and Senators of the Philippines. Here is a list of candidates. Please shade the oval beside the name of the persons you would most likely vote for).
A total of 2,100 registered voters were polled nationwide, divided into random samples of 300 in Metro Manila and 600 each in the Balance of Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. The sampling error margins used were ±2.2% for national percentages, ±6% for Metro Manila, and ±4% for the rest of Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
The results put Mr. Aquino ahead of the pack in terms of both geographic area and socio-economic class, although he saw his support drop in Metro Manila (39% from 42%) and Mindanao (32% from 35%). He overtook Mr. Villar in the Balance of Luzon (35% versus 30%), and among the class ABC (45% vs. 17%) and class E (33% vs. 31%).
Mr. Villar saw his support eroded in almost all geographic areas and socioeconomic classes, except in Metro Manila where he kept his score of 20%, keeping him third behind Mr. Estrada.
Mr. Aquino's nationwide gain was limited to one point as his three-point losses in Metro Manila and Mindanao offset increases of four points in the Visayas and two points in the Balance of Luzon.
Mr. Estrada's four-point gain nationwide was due to an additional six points in Mindanao, five points in the rest of Luzon, four in Metro Manila, and a steady score in the Visayas.
Mr. Teodoro's score failed to improve as despite picking up a point each in Metro Manila, the Visayas, and Mindanao, he lost a point in the Balance of Luzon.
Mr. Gordon leapfrogged Mr. Villanueva by gaining a point each in the rest of Luzon, the Visayas, and holding steady in Mindanao while losing a point in Metro Manila.
Mr. Villanueva lost a point each in both the Visayas and Mindanao, gained one in Metro Manila, and held steady in the Balance of Luzon.
By class, Mr. Aquino gained 15 points to 45% among the ABC. Mr. Villar lost 16 to 17% while Mr. Teodoro gained five to 12%. Mr. Estrada lost three (11%), Mr. Villanueva gained two (3%), Mr. de los Reyes one (1%), and the rest were unchanged.
Among class D or the "masa," Mr. Aquino's score was unchanged at 38%; Mr. Villar lost seven to 27%; Mr. Estrada gained five to 18%; Mr. Teodoro was unchanged at 6%; Mr. Gordon picked up a point to 3%; and Mr. Villanueva lost a point to 2%. There were minimal changes with respect to the scores of the rest of the candidates.
Among the class E, Messrs. Aquino and Villanueva gained a point each to 33% and 3%, respectively. Mr. Gordon gained two points (3%), Mr. Villar lost three points (31%), Mr. Estrada was steady (21%), while Messrs. Teodoro and Perlas lost a point each (4% and 0.1%, respectively).
Sought for comment, Mr. Aquino's spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in a telephone interview: "This is good news for us. We mapped out a strategy to improve our ratings in areas where we are weak, and it looks like the people are responding well. We will continue to work to increase our lead."
"Coming from over a 40-point deficit in September, the NP believes that we still have the right momentum going for us. As campaigns go, there are ups and downs but in the end we are confident that we will be able to emerge victorious. We are currently working on solidifying our national machinery."
Margaux M. Salcedo, Mr. Estrada's spokesperson, attributed the improvement in the scores of the former president to recent visits to various provinces and towns.
"We are pleased with the results. Although we would have wanted a bigger jump because we are aiming for continuous [increase], we believe the increase was due to the rounds that he has made recently. We have been working really hard to reach out to the masses," she said in a telephone interview.
Mike Toledo, Mr. Teodoro's spokesman, said the administration candidate remained confident even if his ratings were not moving, insisting that the ruling party does not rely solely on surveys.
"We look at surveys but we don't rely on them. They don't reflect the outcome of elections and history is replete with such cases. We have been seeing massive outpouring of support but that is not reflected in the surveys. We will continue doing what we do," he said in a separate telephone interview.
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Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjejiva has accepted to negotiate with four anti-government core leaders, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office Satit Wongnongtaey said Sunday.
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