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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

 

Eastern Samar governor shrugs off graft raps 

Evardone says cases were filed at the Ombudsman after mayors endorsed him to run for Congress

 
By Jomar Canlas, Reporter
 
EASTERN Samar Gov. Ben Evardone on Tuesday said that the charges filed against him before the Office of the Ombudsman by Congressman Teodulo Coquilla is politically motivated.

In an interview with The Manila Times, Evardone said that he could be the foremost rival of Coquilla once he decides to run for the congressional post of Eastern Samar.

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O T H E R   R E P O R T S

 

A teachers’ group on Tuesday called for the immediate halt of all military operations in Lianga, Surigao del Sur, to allow over 400 Manobo children to resume their schooling.

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BOTOLAN, Zambales: Rehabilitation for the town of Botolan, which was hit by flash floods two weeks ago, would reach up to P247 million, according to the Zambales local government.

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President Gloria Arroyo expressed concern over the rising incidents of road mishaps in the country prompting her to instruct her transportation secretary to immediately carry out prevented measures.

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Puerto Princesa City: The formal turnover today of the Special Boat Unit (SBU) headquarters and boat-yard facilities at Barangay Santa Lourdes to the PNP-Maritime is “a dream come true,” according to Police Deputy Director Gen. Jesus Verzosa, PNP Chief.

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ANTIPOLO City: An 8-year-old girl was raped and brutally killed by her own uncle on Monday evening.

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