DOH closely watching dengue fatality rate
House reviews proposal to delay bgy, SK polls
Comelec hopes Congress will decide on SK, barangay polls in next 3 weeks
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is open to postponing the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections next year, but hopes Congress will pass the legislation in three weeks.
Comelec sees barangay polls in 2011 'ideal'
DA lot controversy: City says province is mocking the court
The city government has accused Capitol of making a mockery of the Regional Trial Court owing to the latter's refusal to vacate the main administrative building of the Department of Agriculture, which stands on a property whose ownership is under dispute.
Mayor loot gets the ire of Governor: Gwen loses ally in Daanbantayan
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and one of her staunchest supporters, Mayor Maria Luisa Loot of Daanbantayan had a falling apart.
This after Garcia scolded Loot for her town's failure to take part in last weekend's Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and then later asking for financial assistance from the governor for their town festival on August 30.
Garcia admitted that she scolded Loot, who went to her office last Monday.
Loot also admitted to being hurt by the words of the governor and vowed not to go to Capitol ever again. She also said that her sentiments are shared by other mayors.
The governor said that she was so mad with the mayor because even the smaller towns of Pilar and Tudela in the island of Camotes joined the event last weekend in Mandaue City despite having to cross the sea to get to the venue.
Garcia said that Daantayan has no reason not to join, most especially that it was last year's champion.
"Di man ko mamugos. I don't think I was the one who was disappointed. I was there and you could feel that they (the audience) were waiting sa mga bug-at nga festi-vals kay na-establish naman gud duna ni sila'y track record na and when you have attained that status you have the responsibility to maintain that."
She added, "the crowd was waiting kay ang iyang festival queen maoy midaug last year, duna ba'y gi-entra niya ron? Wala! So I told her I'm sorry, you ask now for money what will the others say, who tried their very best to participate in the Pasigarbo feel nga bale wala lang nako nga puwede ra diay nga kining uban magtinapulan unya gantihan pa nako kay nagtinapulan, so I refused and I refuse to attend the "Haladaya pesteval (festival)."
What seemed to have angered Garcia was that Loot still had the guts to seek financial support for the festival set during their town fiesta despite not cooperating with the grand event staged as part of the 441st founding anniversary of the province.
"Maayo kaha na? As if I owe her a lot," Garcia said.
The Governor said that the competition was not meant for the town officials but was for the youth and the children, who are much excited and happy to come to Cebu and are proud that they were able to perform.
"This is not a frivolous exercise, this is nurturing appreciation of our culture. But if she does not understand that that's okay, but ayaw lang ko pangayoi ug kwarta," the governor added.
The governor also pointed out that this is not the first time that Loot has committed a mistake against Capitol.
She said that one major blunder of Loot was when she called Provincial Board Member Agnes Magpale liar by denying a statement that she made.
Loot allegedly told Magpale that she was not keen on getting the milk from Capitol, which was used for a supplemental feeding program for children.
As a result, the milk sent to the northernmost town of the island became stale.
"Daghan-daghan ko ug ilista nga mga wa niya pamuhata unya karon mo-storya siya mopahilak-hilak. Karon di motubag ko, kabaga naman sad niya ug nawong wa na siya niapil sa atong Pasigarbo unya moari pa gyud dire nagdala pa dyud ug resolution kay mangayu ug kwarta," Garcia said.
More Than Pasigarbo
Loot said that she was not only berated by the governor for her town's failure to join the festival, but also for Garcia's loss in the municipality during the May 11 elec-tions.
The governor, according to Loot, blamed her why she lost in the town to Liberal Party candidate Hilario 'Jun-jun' Davide III.
Loot explained that the reason why they did not join last weekend's festival was the lack of funds.
She said that the town would spend P1.2 million if it would join the festival, which they don't have as the funds of the municipality are only enough to cover the man-datory increase in salaries of its employees.
The mayor also said that Garcia's loss in their town was something beyond their control.
"Siguro napildi na siya sa among lungsod gumikan anang iyang pagkahingasaba. Hinaut karon nga sa iyang last term of office himoon unta niyang kabilin undangon na niya ang iyang pagka nagger ug pagkasadista, kay kaming mga mayor napul-an na sa iyang pagkahingasaba, nga mura mi ug slave niya nga unta elected officials man mi, dili mi niya mga saop ug dili siya maoy tag-iya sa Probinsya sa Sugbo," Loot said.
When asked if she will bolt the One Cebu Party of Garcia, Loot said that she is already an independent.
"Kahilas sab niya nga moingon nga baga ko ug nawong, wa na lang gyud niya huna-hunaa nga sa iyang unang termino lunod patay among pagtabang niya, hapit na man lang gani mi pamatya sa mga Martinez," Loot lamented.
To recall, the family of the mayor was one of the allies of Garcia, who faced Celestino Martinez, Jr., now Bogo City mayor, during the 2004 elections.
The Martinez family has the 4th District, where Daanbantayan belongs, as its stronghold.
Loot added that the Haladaya Festival will push through even without the financial aid from Capitol as they can still seek help from other politicians.
DILG Directive: Mike, Tom differ on name credits
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama assured the immediate removal of the names or images of officials in government projects and vehicles as soon as he receives the formal directive from the Department of Interior and Local Government.
The mayor's position on the issue is heading towards a collision course with that of former mayor and now South District Rep. Tomas Osmeña who believes that this is not necessary.
Osmeña said removing the names or images of officials from the vehicles would entail unnecessary expenses for the government because it would mean repainting the vehicles.
No Joy in list of consultants
CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama will have at least 26 consultants under his office, but that list does not include his close friend and former city councilor Jocelyn "Joy" Pesquera.
Ombuds wants LTO-7 director to probe plaint against branch chief
The Visayas Ombudsman has requested Land Transportation Office Regional Director Raul Aguilos to investigate Lapu-Lapu City LTO branch head Aurea Angcay following allegations that her office has accepted vehicles for registration even without complete documents.
Lingam massage: Honorary Consul contradicts Bullecer's claim on Koreans
Honorary Consul General of the Republic of South Korea in Cebu lawyer Augusto Go yesterday contradicted the statement of pro-life advocate Rene Joseph Bullecer that Koreans visits massage and spas in the city to avail of lingam and yoni massage.
Marcos also wants Davide out of Truth Commission
Marcos noted that Davide sided with former President Arroyo before and may not be impartial in deciding cases against her. "I think it would be better for the Truth Commission to be headed by somebody who does not have questions and doubts over his head," he said.
President Benigno Aquino III, meanwhile, reiterated that he will not replace Davide as head of the Truth Commission tasked to investigate various anomalies such as the "Hello, Garci" election scandal, the botched US$329-million NBN-ZTE telecommunications deal, and the P728-million fertilizer fund scam.
He told reporters that Davide is eminently qualified to head the commission. He said the former Chief Justice was a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission and headed the Presidential Fact-Finding Commission that investigated the December 1989 coup attempt against his mother, then President Cory Aquino.
"Etong huling kampanya siya ay nagbitiw sa kanyang tungkulin sa UN para nga tumindig sa kanyang paniniwala. So palagay ko naman ho, marami-rami naman hong nagawa si Chief Justice Davide na nagsasabi ng kanyang kakayahan at maasahan natin sa kanya bilang pinuno nitong Truth Commission," Aquino said.
The President said he is still talking to four other potential members of the 5-man commission.
'Cabinet men who snub Senate hearings risk CA's wrath'
Escudero 'unhappy' over budget chief's absence in hearing
1,579 pass physician board exam
Top 10 physician board examinees
1. Chitra Deepak Punjabi, University of Santo Tomas--89.42%
2. Percy Guanzon Balderia, University of the Philippines-Manila--89.00%
3. Nikki Doreen So Angbue Te, University of Santo Tomas--88.33%
4. Gwenalyn Gail Capistrano Garcia, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay
Memorial Medical Center--88.17%
5. James Philip Garces Esteban, University of the Philippines-Manila--87.92%
6. Michael Conrad Luz Tongol, University of Santo Tomas--87.83%
7. Paul Vincent Tio Co, Cebu Institute of Medicine--87.75%
8. Karen De Villa Hernandez, University of the Philippines-Manila--87.67%
9. Kristianne Emmanuelle Rayo Bagaoisan, University of Santo Tomas--87.50%
10. Rozelle Jade Ramirez Javier, University of Santo Tomas--87.42%
More cases vs cop in torture video
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Lacson denies he tried to bribe Mancao
Aquino to Angue: Follow your commander-in-chief
AFP announces 4th wave of officers' reshuffle
Pama, a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class 1979, was named as the new Naval Inspector General.
President Benigno Aquino III approved the latest reshuffle based on the Board of Generals' recommendation submitted through Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on July 26.
The reassigned officers are:
* Rear Admiral Ramon Espera Jr. as commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command;
* Brig. Gen. Romeo Fajardo as deputy commander of the AFP National Capital Region Command (NCRCom). He would be replaced by Col. Jonas Sumagaysay as commander of the 303rd Infantry Brigade of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division;
* Brig. Gen. Roger Diaz as assistant commandant and dean of academics of the AFP Command and General Staff College;
* Commodore Zyril Carlos as deputy commander of the Navy's Philippine Fleet and Capt. Isabelo Gador as commander of the Patrol Force of the Philippine Fleet;
* Brig. Gen. Carlix Donila as Air Force Inspector General;
* Brig. Gen. Gregorio Macapagal as deputy commander of the Air Force's 3rd Air Force Division and Brig. Gen. Lauro Dela Cruz Jr. as Chief of Air Staff;
* Col. Reynaldo Lipat Jr. as AFP Surgeon General;
* Col. Alexander Bote as Wing Commander of the Air Force's 250th Presidential Airlift Wing; Col. Fred Payawan as deputy commander of the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command and Col. Edgar Fallorina as chairman of the Philippine Air Force Bids and Awards Committee;
* Brig. Gen. Isidro Macaranas as Wing Commander of the Air Engineering Wing; Brig. Gen. Nestor Deona as deputy commander of the 2nd Air Division;
* Col. Wilfredo Ona as Wing Commander of the 410th Maintenance Wing; Col. Edwin Remotigue as Wing Commander of Air Defense Wing; and,
* Brig. Gen. Lorenzo Sumicad as Wing Commander of the 530th Air Base Wing and Col. Raul Dimatatac as Wing Commander of the 560th Air Base Wing.
Meanwhile, the newly installed officers inside the AFP General Headquarters were Brig. Gen. Remegio De Vera as commander of the General Headquarters and Headquarters Support Command; Capt. Migelfio Saquisame as Deputy AFP Inspector General; Col. Leopoldo Santos Jr. as commander of the AFP Communications, Electronics and Information Systems Service;
Col. Ramona Go as assistant deputy chief of staff for personnel (J1). Brig. Gen. Jose Vizcarra replaced her as AFP Adjutant General;
Brig. Gen. Raoul Reyes as chief of the Office for Strategic Studies; Col. Gamaliel Cruz as chairman of the Philippine Army Bids and Awards Committee;
Col. Ernesto Benitez as permanent member of the Department of National Defense Bids and Awards Committee with Capt. Antonio Mendoza and Col. Eldon Nemenzo as regular members of the General Headquarters' Bids and Awards Committee;
Capt. Elmer Carrillo as commander of the Naval Construction Brigade; Col. Nicanor Vivar as assistant superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy; and Col. Gregorio Catapang as commander of the 703rd Infantry Brigade of the 7thInfantry Division.
RP lacks arms in case of war in Spratlys
Aquino eyes VFA discussion with Obama in September
Aquino names new SSS, SRA heads
Aquino named Emil de Quiros as president of the the private sector pension fund Social Security System, while Gina Bautista-Martin is the new administrator of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).
Aquino made the announcement in a press briefing in Malacanang.
De Quiros is a brother of Phillippine Daily Inquirer columnist Conrado de Quiros.
Aquino said his family's close ties with Conrado have nothing to do with the appointment of Emil.
Emil replaced former SSS President Romulo Neri.
Bautista-Martin, on the other hand, is a small sugar planter in Negros Occidental.
Malacañang to enforce cap on GOCC salaries
Gutierrez impeachment hearing beings Sept 1
Aquino: No blanket order withholding gov't workers' pay on unsettled advances
DND: Some unliquidated cash advances were by 'missing' employees
SC justices grill Luisita management on stock sharing option
Aquino vows to honor SC ruling on Hacienda Luisita
Aquino open to Charter change in dealing with MILF
PRC announces results of metallurgical engineering licensure exams
Malaysian caught with 14 kilos of shabu at NAIA
Purisima says gov't aims to rake billions from tax cheats
Cash-strapped gov't eyes investors to build airports
Aid begins to flow to flood-ravaged Pakistan
17 children dead in India school collapse: official
Don King plans 'mind boggling' Pacquiao-Mayweather bout
Victorious Nietes arrives in Manila
Nietes takes 3-week break before training for December title defense
Aces dump Beermen, bag 13th PBA crown
James Yap set to sign new 3-year deal with Llamados
Charice enrolls in online college
Mariel leaves 'Pilipinas Win na Win' for now
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