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City of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Sunday, November 15, 2009
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Chatto or Herrera:
"hard choice to make"


Forging a "unity ticket" in the May 2010 polls is no longer possible for Bohol's political stalwarts with party mates of the ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD heading for a split-up.

Gov. Erico Aumentado confirmed on Friday that both First District Rep. Edgar Chatto and Vice Gov. Julius Caesar Herrera are heading for a showdown after several talks to come up with a so-called win-win solution proved futile.FULL STORY

SPLIT EXPECTED SOON. The Lakas-Kampi-CMD leadership in the province will soon split into two when Vice Gov. Julius Herrera and Rep. Edgar Chatto will both declare their gubernatorial bids.
LOBOC DOCKING PORT. Pres Arroyo inaugurates the multi-million Loboc docking port where the famous river cruise is located. In the photo are Loboc Mayor Leon Calipusan, Reps. Edgar Chatto, Roberto Cajes and Adam Jala.
ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW with Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo by Bohol Chronicle Radio Corp. Pres. Peter Dejaresco at the Loboc Tourism Complex last Tuesday on disaster
preparedness.

EDITORIAL
"PACMAN" BREAKS PUERTO RICAN JINX TODAY

 

Exactly 43 years ago in the same month of November (1966), Puerto Rican great world lightweight champion Carlos Ortiz knocked out in the 14th round - the Philippines' Flash Elorde,

world junior lightweight champion at the Madison Square Garden in Las Vegas.

If the boxing bout was held today, Boxing "Hall of Famer" Flash Elorde would have lost by unanimous decision, since all title bouts are now limited to only 12 rounds. FULL TEXT
SPORTS
Pacquiao gets strength
from "anting-anting?"


Where does the Pacman draw his extraordinary strength and speed?

The myth surrounding boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has become legendary. After his glorious boxing years, people following the sport would likely say he belongs to the best of the best among many athletes installed in the Hall of Fame. FULL STORY

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Gov't to bid Panglao
airport this month

Bidding for Panglao airport phase one finally opens this month, reports transportation Undersecretary and former city Mayor Jose Torralba in a radio interview.

Torralba, who is manning the airport project management office here said the multi-sectoral consultative meeting held last Tuesday at the Bohol Beach Club was the last procedural requirement needed to seal the fate of the airport's initial construction phase. FULL STORY


3-Day Sale at Alturas
By ARIEL E. FULLIDO
Alturas Supermarket spices up the anniversary celebration with a 3-Day Sale on November 26, 27 and 28, where up to 50% discount are given away on great selections.

Customers can also win fabulous appliances during the sale. A raffle coupon is given for every cash purchase worth P250 at the Home & Fashion Department. Prizes at stake are Haier
FULL STORY

Just Before Deadline.....
Gonzales named
acting DND chief

MANILA. President Arroyo has appointed National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales to replace Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Malacañang announced yesterday.

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Gonzales would take the post in an acting capacity effective tomorrow to allow Teodoro to focus on preparations for his campaign for the 2010 presidential elections. FULL STORY

PACQUIAO, COTTO
NOW, OFFICIALLY LAKAS. Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap, (3rd from left) whose candidacy for congressman in the third district seems inevitable, takes his oath as party member during formal rites administered by Executive Sec. Eduardo Ermita (2nd from left) flanked by Political Affairs Sec. Gabby Claudio and presidentiable Gilbert Teodoro at the Loboc gym last Tuesday. The oath taking coincided with Yap's 44th natal day where Pres. Arroyo brought his Cabinet members for a meeting at Yap's hometown of Loboc. Foto DANNY REYES


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