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VOL. LIV No. 046
City of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Sunday, June 21, 2009
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Ombuds suspends
NIA top executive


The Ombudsman has released another decision on the charges of alleged anomalies in the construction of a multi-million irrigation project in Talibon town.

The decision, a copy of which was obtained by one of the main complainants of the case, Engr. Petronilo Sarigumba, still cleared five officials of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) but meted a one-month suspension against Provincial Irrigation Officer Engr. Calixto Seroje. FULL STORY

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! People's champ, Manny Pacquiao exemplifies a model father as he receives hugs and kisses from kids, Emmanuel, Michael and Mary Grace upon arrival Tuesday at the City Airport after a quick trip from the US. Foto DANNY REYES

EDITORIAL
LESSONS FROM TALIBON DAM CASE

 

The 2,000 pages allotted to the Talibon-Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) Case filed by BACOSH (Boholano anti-Corruption group) led by Petronilo Sarigumba et al versus

Calixto Ceroje (former Bohol Provincial Irrigation Officer) et al at the Regional Ombudsman in Cebu - showcase the number and the complexity of the charges filed.

BACOSH had complained to the Graft Court that P163 million had been wasted away on the project that is only being half-completed. FULL TEXT
SPORTS
Donaire for WBA super fly in Aug.


Filipino ring star Nonito Donaire Jr., will abdicate his throne as IBF flyweight champion to gun for the interim WBA super flyweight title against Rafael "El Torito" Concepcion, the man responsible for dealing the resurgent ALA Stable standout AJ "Bazooka" Banal his first and only career defeat, so far.

Top Rank chairman Bob Arum told fightnews.com that the championship bout is likely to take place on August 15 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. FULL STORY

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Garbage "mountain" covers road;
people's health risked

Public assailed the blatant negligence of city hall in the proper management of the growing garbage spilling on the road fronting the unsanitary open dumpsite in Dampas, this city.

Regularly passing haulers and other vehicles have to maneuver away from the blocking wastes that literally covered the road, in the process opening a "new" road passing over a stretch of the main water pipeline of the Bohol Water Utilities, Inc. (BWUI). The pipeline is meters away from the original road. FULL STORY


3-day sale at Island City Mall
By ARIEL E. FULLIDO

Island City Mall gears up for another winning year as the ultimate shopping, dining, and entertainment center in Bohol turns five on Friday, June 26.

Anniversary activities had been lined up to mark the occasion, like the 3-Day Sale on June 26, 27 and 28, where up to 50% discount are given away on great selections at the Home & Fashion Department and participating tenant shops.
FULL STORY

Just Before Deadline.....
48 more A(H1N1)
cases confirmed

MANILA. As the number of swine flu victims climbed to 392 yesterday with the confirmation of 48 new cases, the Department of Health started to act against traders unscrupulously taking advantage of people's fear of the novel and potentially deadly influenza virus.

The authorities said, however, that of the 392 confirmed cases, 70 percent or 275 have already fully recovered as of yesterday. FULL STORY

FAB AT 5. "Fabulous at 5," is how Island City Mall wants to project as the biggest shopping mall turns five years old on Friday with various activities lined up to express its management's gratitude to the Boholanos. (Read ICM Anniversary Supplement)

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