Guv mediates water
deadlock in Panglao

A crucial conference with feuding Panglao officials will be presided by Gov. Erico Aumentado this morning that would put an end to the impasse on the water supply deal in the tourist town.

The meeting is said to be the ultimate intervention initiated by the governor to finally bring potable water to the resorts and residences of Panglao while resolving the political wrangling between Mayor Benedicto Alcala and Vice Mayor Pedro Fuertes, who has the full backing of the members of the Sangguniang Bayan (SB). FULL STORY

STRICTLY POLITICS. The row between Mayor Benedicto Alcala and Vice Mayor Pedro Fuertes of Panglao town seems endless that even the basic project of a waterworks system becomes the collateral damage Foto DANNY REYES

EDITORIAL
PROLONGING THE DRAINAGE AGONY

It seems that - on the Drainage Issue - we are back to square one. The problem of the stench during flooding for the poor residents of CPG North Avenue is going to

This is so because the City Mayor has again insisted that the project be turned over to the city government first before he takes action on the matter. FULL TEXT

BCCI 'splits' over small town lotto

The Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is divided on the proposed entry of small town lottery in the province.

This developed following the recent BCCI board meeting at Jjs Seafood Village. Bishop Leonardo Medroso spoke as guest. FULL STORY


Carmen bags Best
FITS Center Award
By JULIETA FELIZA C. TORRALBA

The most coveted Best Farmers Information and Technology Service (FITS) Center award was bagged by the Local Government Unit of Carmen town during the Provincial Techno Gabay Awards 2008 last Oct. 15, at Bohol Cultural Center.

Launched on Dec. 12, 2007, the contest is aimed at enhancing performance of municipal farmers as they compete against other FITS Centers in various categories. FULL STORY

SPORTS
Boom off to US
training
WBO No. 1 ranked super bantamweight Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista will train at the Roger Mayweather gym in Las Vegas, Nevada along with WBO Oriental bantamweight champion Michael Domingo and Philippine light welterweight champion Mark Jason Melligen.
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OPINIONS

GLOBAL CONFERENCE. Some of the 390 delegates who attended the 6th Int'l Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities who arrived yesterday to join the countryside tour which include a visit to the world famous Chocolate Hills in Carmen town. Foto RAMASOLA ORIGINAL