Mayor Evelio Leonardia with the perspective of the new government center behind as his banner project for his 2006 accomplishment reports. The project may be jeopardized by the civil case filed against City officials and the contractor. (Contributed photo)
BACOLOD City Mayor Evelio Leonardia admitted Wednesday that the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) has been ignoring his appeal to release 15 percent of the P400-million loan the City Government made for the new government center.
P54M lease agreement on use of Handumanan abattoir inked
SIX months from now, the mothballed slaughterhouse in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City, which was built during the incumbency of then congressman John Orola Jr., will become operational as a Double AA abattoir.
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Truth behind the sale of Riverside hospital, college
THE president of the Riverside Medical Center Inc. (RMCI) clarified Wednesday the issues raised by one of the local dailies in Bacolod City on the possible sale of the Dr. Pablo 0. Torre Sr. Hospital.
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30 mentors can't serve in May polls
THE Commission on Election (Comelec) in Bacolod City announced Wednesday that the 30 public school teachers accused of election fraud by former mayor Joy Valdez during the May 2004 election, will not be allowed to serve this coming May polls.
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