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VOL. LIII. No. 099
City of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Sunday, May 4, 2008
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GMA back for airport
kick-off ceremonies

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will be coming back to the province to officially "switch the green light" for the construction of the Panglao Bohol International Airport.

The President was here last Tuesday to personally lead a caravan of her Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH) program with Tubigon Port as their port of entry and exited through Jagna Port, both newly expanded sea ports in the province.
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KEEP WATCHING. Boholanos all over the world are closely monitoring the list of nominees for the "New 7 Wonders of Nature" and find anew the Chocolate Hills which was de-listed. These perfectly cone-shaped hills that look like mint Chocolate during this unexpected raining days in summer continue to attract tourists.

Just Before Deadline.....
Yap secure Vietnam
will sell rice to Phil

MANILA. Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap has expressed confidence that Vietnam will participate in Monday's rice tender as it has pledged to fulfill its commitment to an earlier agreement with the Philippines.

In an interview, Yap said Hanoi officials had assured the Philippines that Vietnam will stand by its commitment to supply as much as 1.5 million metric tons of rice by participating in tenders conducted by the National Food Authority.
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SPORTS
GCS medals for region 7


Jerad R. Docena, a Grade 4 student of Tagbilaran Grace Christian School and a multi-awarded varsity player of the chess event and coached by his father Crispin Docena and Loverly Dezelle V. Magallano, a grade VI student and also a varsity player of the Badminton event who is coached by her teacher Ma. Elsa Ursos, separately won in the recently concluded 2008 Palarong Pambansa in their respective events each contributing bronze medals for the whole Region 7 delegation.
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'Preferred bidder' for
oil in northern Bohol

By KIT BAGAIPO

The Australian firm that bagged the oil exploration contract at the Bohol-Cebu Strait is expected to be awarded the petroleum contract off northern Bohol.

Otto Energy Ltd., in its financial results disclosure for the first quarter of 2008, bared that it expects the Department of Energy (DOE) to award the oil exploration of Area 8 petroleum block before the end of next month.
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Fiesta reveler wins
'Instant Milyonaryo'

By ARIEL E. FULLIDO
What a luck to win P100,000 a day before fiesta!

Delfin Domael of Aguipo, Mabini is about to celebrate the feast day of Santa Monica when he won P100,000 in the first monthly draw of Alturas Supermarket, Plaza Marcela, Island City Mall and Kris-Lyn Shop n' Dine "Instant Milyonaryo, Cash Papremyo" 2008 Raffle Promo, last Friday afternoon, May 2, at the Island City Mall Activity Center.
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NATURE'S BEST. Kayaking is one of the most enjoyable activities in Danao town. DOT Secretary Ace Dunaro is in the middle of the group escorted by Mayor Gonzaga and Board Member Ae Damalerio.

EDITORIAL
"CAVEATS" FOR FIESTA TIME

 

The month of May is fiesta-time for Bohol towns. It is the favorite month of our professional "fiesta-goers." And it pays that we all be forewarned.

Every day during May, there is fiesta in some of these 46 Bohol towns, celebrating the day of the town's patron saint with pomp and gaiety - and overloading tables with food goodies galore. The foreigner is quick to blame Juan de la Cruz' "fiesta mentality" in that he sacrifices his lone pig or cow - or else get into debt - just so his house will not be "bungol" during fiesta time.
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