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Mar
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11:45 PM Sources: Cebu Daily News - Philippines
Seventeen more Cebu companies have pledged support for the power-saving scheme implemented by the Visayan Electric Company (Veco) and the provincial government amid the power crisis. Veco spokesperson Ethel Taneo Natera said the entry of the 17 companies would mean 10 to 20 megawatts of electricity would be saved on days when power would run low. On such days, Veco would tap the generators of the 17 companies.

We are very thankful for the private sector for continuing to work with us. This is again, as I said, a very wonderful example of public-private partnership in dealing with a concern that really must take everybody to get together   -Gwendolyn Garcia

 

Mar
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From the moment teenager Egan Torrecampo and his fellow prisoners step out of their crowded cells, the maximum-security Philippine jailhouse rocks. Dressed in tangerine jumpsuits, the 1,500 convicted murderers, rapists and other inmates perform a series of Michael Jackson-inspired dances that have helped boost their morale while also making them internet sensations. "When we are dancing we tend to forget why we were here in the first place," says 19-year-old Torrecampo, the flamboyant lead dancer of t

Rehabilitation has to be anchored on bringing out the best in men instead of the worst of men   -Byron Garcia

 
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Mar
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Former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. has formally tendered his resignation as ambassador and permanent representative of the Philippines to the United Nations (UN) to help campaign for his son and namesake who is running for governor under the Liberal Party. Former Cebu City councilor Hilario "Junjun" Davide III yesterday confirmed that his father tendered his resignation a couple of weeks ago which would take effect on April 1. He is expected to arrive in Cebu on April 4 to join his family celebrate

He (Davide Jr.) can be helpful to his son but I don't know to what extent. He might have lost contact with the people. (But) people still know him)   -Democrito Barcenas

 
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Mar
16
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1:01 PM Sources: Sun Star - Philippines
CAPITOL distributed yesterday goods to fire victims in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia met with Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes at the fire area with the fire victims around them. Garcia brought 100 boxes of sardines, 25 boxes of meat loaf, 25 boxes of corned beef, 60 boxes of noodles, 100 sacks of rice and 200 mats. She is also considering giving financial assistance to the victims but she is deciding on the amount based on the assessment of the Provincial Social Welfare Se

We will support whatever move because I understand that there are property issues here   -Gwendolyn Garcia

 

Mar
16
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12:27 PM Sources: Sun Star - Philippines
RESULTS of the Balili executive committee investigation will be out this week if the body will have a quorum today, said National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 Director Medardo de Lemos yesterday. Members of the special panel Gov. Gwen Garcia formed to investigate the Balili controversy will meet today and discuss the contents of the fourth draft of their investigation report. It's their final meeting today with the members of the fact-finding inquiry formed by Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia.

The facts are already established even during the first draft. It’s getting a consensus on the recommendation that is challenging. Once that is done, we can transmit our findings   -Medardo de Lemos

 
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Mar
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5:57 AM Sources: ABS-CBN News
From the moment teenager Egan Torrecampo and his fellow prisoners step out of their crowded cells, the maximum-security Philippine jailhouse rocks. Dressed in tangerine jump suits, the roughly 1,500 convicted murderers, rapists and other inmates perform a series of Michael Jackson-inspired dances that have helped boost their morale while also making them Internet sensations. "When we are dancing we tend to forget why we were here in the first place," 19-year-old Torrecampo, the flamboyant lead dancer

Rehabilitation has to be anchored on bringing out the best in men instead of the worst of men   -Byron Garcia

 
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Mar
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OUT of 15 Provincial Board (PB) members, only Juan Bolo submitted a recommendation to the draft report on their investigation into the Capitol's controversial P98.9-million Balili property purchase. Board member Joven Mondigo Jr., chairman of the adhoc committee investigating the controversy said he wants to complete the report by asking the consensus of every board member on the case. As agreed during the previous sessions, Mondigo said that each board member was to submit their own recommendation ba  
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Mar
15
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12:55 AM Sources: Cebu Daily News - Philippines
THE Capitol's invitation to two "Viva Hot Babes" for its Women's Month celebration on March 19 still stands despite an arrest warrant issued against them by a Regional Trial Court (RTC) recently. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said her staff told her that actress Maui Taylor confirmed her attendance in the event to be held at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) in Mandaue City. "I will also invite them to Bantayan town for the Lent observation," Garcia said. Taylor and fellow "Hot Babe" Jenn

I will also invite them to Bantayan town for the Lent observation   -Gwendolyn Garcia

 

Mar
15
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12:55 AM Sources: Cebu Daily News - Philippines
CEBU'S candidates are taking their campaign online to reach out to a new generation of voters who hold accounts on social networking sites. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia's Facebook account was initially maintained by her Capitol staff but she figured out how to update her account during a trip abroad. Since then, she takes time to update her account using her cell phone.  

Mar
13
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2:09 PM Sources: Sun Star - Philippines
ENVIRONMENTALISTS are bringing to four Visayas governors their plea against preparations for an oil exploration. Lawyers Gloria Estenzo-Ramos and Benjamin Cabrido oppose the seismic survey in the Visayan seas that may lead to an oil exploration, just as it did in the Tañon Strait in 2007. They referred to two offshore areas, stretching 865 kilometers, that Nor Asian Energy Limited has been authorized to conduct the survey in.  


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