Choco lands in
global search

The world-famous Chocolate Hills landed as one of the global nominees in the search for "New Seven Wonders of Nature."

In the global voting done through the Internet, the Chocolate Hills has emerged as one of the top 77 nominees which can be voted upon in the worldwide search which voting is ongoing.
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WORLD ENTRY. Bohol's signature destination, the world-famous Chocolate Hills is one of the nominees in the worldwide search for "New 7 Wonders of Nature" which international voting is in progress through the Internet. The 1,268 hills turn brown like chocolates during summer.

LET'S FINISH THIS TODAY. Manny Pacquiao (right) and defending titlist Juan Manuel Marquez have expressed confidence of scoring a big win. They will clash in a 12-round WBC super featherweight title rematch today (Manila Time in Las Vegas.) (mpb)

EDITORIAL
POST 2010 DEVELOPMENT CHECK LIST

A few months ago, the Chronicle posted an editorial query - what scenario will obtain after the 2010 elections?

There is an expected change in the political landscape since at least three top positions will get vacated by last termers like Gov. Erico Aumentado, Rep. Edgar Chatto and Rep. Roberto Cajes. On top of this, 2010 will be a combined presidential and local elections. So, it means, many candidates will be in the race since the presidentiables will be fielding their bets.
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Panglao is facing a serious water crisis
Panglao is facing a serious water crisis which necessity to be contained earliest takes the urgency of a rescue from peril.

Saltwater intrusion into the island-town's groundwater sources is hastened by the water demand of the bloating population and commerce fast-grown by tourism.
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3-day sale at ICM
Alturas, Marcela
By ARIEL E. FULLIDO

Mark your calendar on March 28, 29 and 30 as three of the biggest stores in Bohol, Island City Mall, Alturas Supermarket, and Plaza Marcela, will hold a simultaneous 3-Day Sale, with discounts up to 50% off on great selections.
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BOHOLANO HERO. The remains of the late Alexander Mercader of Booy district, this city arrived at the City Airport last Thursday. He died in a sea collision off Kobe, Japan. To many, he is a symbol of heroism, being one of the hard working OFWs sending dollars back home. Right photo shows Rep. Edgar Chatto comforting the grieving parents Boy and Marciana Mercader at the airport. Foto DANNY REYES

REG'L COUNCIL. Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia (extreme left) presides the meeting of the Regional Development Council-7 at the Bohol Tropics last Thursday. Others in the photo are RDC private sector vice chair Norris Oculam, Police Supt. Ronald Roderos, Cebu Rep. Pablo Garcia and Bohol Rep. Edgar Chatto. Foto DANNY REYES

SPORTS
Pacquiao-Marquez
official weight limit

LAS VEGAS. The battle lines are finally drawn up for today's epic battle between two-time world titlist Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and defending champion Juan Manuel Marquez at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino here.
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MANILA. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has declared a seven-hour unilateral ceasefire in its campaign against communist insurgents today to give troops time to watch the fight of boxing hero Manny Pacquiao, the chief of staff said.
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