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VOL. LIII. No. 122
City of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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WATER TREATMENT. The provincial government led by Gov. Erico Aumentado unveiled the marker of the P2 million water treatment system at the Plaza Rizal yesterday. The facility will treat waste water coming from the Provincial Capitol building before it is released to the city drainage. Foto: DANNY REYES


 

Boholanos will triumph - De Castro
By KIT BAGAIPO

 

Vice President Noli De Castro yesterday expressed confidence that the Boholanos' strong and enduring character is needed to prevail over the current economic challenges.

Speaking during the 154th Bohol Day commemorative program yesterday at the Bohol Cultural Center, the vice president urged provincial officials and Boholanos to "go back to the principles espoused by former Pres. Carlos P. Garcia which is austerity and practical living."
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RECOGNITION. Vice Pres. Noli De Castro receives a plaque of appreciation from Gov. Erico Aumentado and Vice Gov. Julius Herrera during yesterday's commemorative program of the 154th Bohol Day at the Bohol Cultural Center where the vice president was guest of honor and speaker. Foto: DANNY REYES

Just Before Deadline
New US, Aussie aid may boost
RP fight vs pirates, militants
MANILA.- The Philippines will tighten its southern maritime borders against pirates, smugglers and Muslim militants this year with financial aid and training from the United States and Australia, a senior defence official said on Tuesday.

Washington and Canberra have agreed to train, equip and help build up the Philippines' maritime security
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BOHOL RISES TO
GLORY DAYS

 
 Bohol - a province on a roll - celebrated its 154th birthday yesterday.

Among her favorite sons remembered were President Carlos P. Garcia and the
rebels Dagohoy and Tamblot. And of course, Mr. Hospitality himself, the forerunner of Bohol Tourism perhaps - Rajah Sikatuna.
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SIKATUNA AWARDEES. This year's Datu Sikatuna Awardees, Bea Zobel de Ayala Jr. (2nd from left) of Ayala Foundation and Atty. Oscar Sevilla (3rd from right) of PPA pose with Vice Pres. Noli De Castro and Gov. Erico Aumentado after receiving their citations together with representatives of fellow honorees Lucio Tan of PAL and Lance Gokongwei of Cebu Pacific. Foto: DANNY REYES
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